Australia

Westpac reports record first-half profit

First half profit to March 31 hits $3.3 billion.

ANZ's profits jumped a measly 1% to US$3.04b

Improved results due to cost cutting and better Asian business.

Australia to secure currency conversion deal with China

Government green lights deal that should cut the costs of doing business with China.

Aussie banks investing massively in Asia

Australia’s cash flush banks’ holdings of Asian assets jump 315% since 2008.

See how financial institutions can maximise video communications

With half of online Australians already engaged with video online and a third using video calling, how can financial services institutions use video to better engage customers and workers?

ANZ posts 6.2% cash profit increase

ANZ posted a 6.2 percent rise in first quarter cash earnings.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia credits retail biz for 1H profit

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia posted a half-year profit of US$3.78 billion.

Commonwealth Bank reports slight profit increase

Half-year profit inched upward by just 1% to $3.66 billion.

Check out which among CBA, Westpac and ANZ was the best in 2012

Let's find out from the 6th East Coles Australian Corporate Performance Report.

Westpac eyes to expand in Asia

Australia’s second largest bank’s major play for Bank of East Asia underscores expansionist leanings.

Hot jobs in Asian banking & finance for 2013

Asia’s banking and finance sector is preparing for 2013 and all eyes are the region as a key barometer of the world’s economic fortunes.

Australia ranks 4th in RMB centres list

The list excludes China and Hong Kong.

CCB opens in Melbourne

China Construction Bank plays catch-up to its Big Four rivals.

Australia's home loans up 0.9%

More home loans made across Australia.