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New PFM app granted open banking access

The personal finance start-up Wych Money has become an accredited data recipient under the Consumer Data Right.

New PFM app granted open banking access
Housing values grew 22.1% in 2021

The value of Australian housing grew 1 per cent in December, bringing the total increase in values to 22.1 per cent for 2021, according to CoreLogic.

Housing values grew 22.1% in 2021
BNPL data underutilised by credit sector, says agency

Australian consumers’ rabid appetite for buy now, pay later (BNPL) has left credit bureaus scrambling to keep up, one firm has found.

BNPL data underutilised by credit sector, says agency
55% of Aussies leaned towards BNPL during holiday season

Research has found that more than half of Australians intended to use buy now, pay later schemes during the Christmas period.

55% of Aussies leaned towards BNPL during holiday season
New CDR expansion to make mortgages easier

The government has confirmed it will expand the Consumer Data Right, which could make it easier for consumers and small businesses to apply for a home loan.

New CDR expansion to make mortgages easier
Fintech hires new members to ramp up growth

Data aggregation fintech Envestnet | Yodlee has welcomed a number of new appointments to support its expansion in Australia.

Fintech hires new members to ramp up growth
‘Disappointing outcome’: ANZ chair explains lagging home loans

ANZ chair Paul O’Sullivan has pledged to fix the system issues that led to the bank’s stretched turnarounds, as its home loan book continues to dive.

‘Disappointing outcome’: ANZ chair explains lagging home loans
Macquarie launches one click offset accounts

Home loan customers with the bank will be able to instantly open and link up to 10 offset accounts to their mortgage with one click.

Macquarie launches one click offset accounts
AUSTRAC warns financial companies on disaster payment fraud

Two government bodies have told financial services providers to be aware of the misuse of emergency and disaster payments.

AUSTRAC warns financial companies on disaster payment fraud
ANZ opens digital offering

With its incoming new digital service expected to launch from early next year, the major bank has launched registrations for interested customers.

ANZ opens digital offering
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