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Zara Cobb named Chief Marketing Officer at Compare Club
Fintech

Zara Cobb named Chief Marketing Officer at Compare Club

Zara Cobb has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Compare Club, bringing over 20 years of marketing expertise across fintech and eCommerce sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Home loan pre-approvals surge after rate cuts, says CommBank
Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Home loan pre-approvals surge after rate cuts, says CommBank

CommBank reports a 12% rise in home loan pre-approvals after recent 0.25% rate cuts, driven by heightened buyer confidence across NSW and Queensland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Experian & Stryd boost broker insights with open banking data
Fintech

Experian & Stryd boost broker insights with open banking data

Experian and Stryd have teamed up to offer Australian mortgage brokers enhanced client insights using open banking data and product pricing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Australia's first halal financial app launched by Hejaz
Fintech

Australia's first halal financial app launched by Hejaz

Hejaz Financial Services has launched Halal Money, Australia's first halal financial app, aiming to meet the needs of Muslim investors with over 15,000 downloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Cashrewards partners with ANZ Plus for integrated cashback
Home loans

Cashrewards partners with ANZ Plus for integrated cashback

ANZ Plus partners with Cashrewards to offer seamless cashback services through its app, aiming to enhance financial benefits and customer convenience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024

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Paul Duggan appointed CEO of Money.com.au, replacing McGowan
Fintech

Paul Duggan appointed CEO of Money.com.au, replacing McGowan

Paul Duggan has been appointed CEO of Money.com.au, succeeding founder Shaun McGowan, and aims to enhance digital access to financial products in Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Aussie fintech promises to deliver 22-second home loan approvals
Fintech

Aussie fintech promises to deliver 22-second home loan approvals

By delivering the first genuinely online and fully automated home loan, Tic:Toc hopes to redefine the way customers secure home finance.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017

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BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders buy homes
Air New Zealand

BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders buy homes

BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders in New Zealand buy homes by recognising business growth and backing, not just profit and personal income.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Jio launches 'JioFinance' app to revolutionise digital banking
Digital Transformation

Jio launches 'JioFinance' app to revolutionise digital banking

Jio Financial Services launches the 'JioFinance' app beta, aiming to revolutionise digital banking and financial activities for Indian citizens.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
NZ consumer confidence gains in March quarter in face of cheaper petrol, home loans
GlobalDairyTrade

NZ consumer confidence gains in March quarter in face of cheaper petrol, home loans

New Zealand consumer confidence rose in the first three months of the year, as Kiwis enjoyed cheaper fuel prices and lower fixed home-loan rates.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Correction: Real Estate Institute O'Sullivan says first-home buyers could give up on home ownership
Inflation

Correction: Real Estate Institute O'Sullivan says first-home buyers could give up on home ownership

Departing Real Estate Institute chief executive Helen O'Sullivan said the Reserve Bank's decision to continue the loan-to-value ratio restrictions.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2014
NZ dollar gains after RBNZ's stability report reminds market of tightening bias
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar gains after RBNZ's stability report reminds market of tightening bias

The New Zealand dollar gained after the Reserve Bank's report on the strength of the nation's financial system reminded the market that the central.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014