'Unconscionable': major bank's record fine bumped up ANZ has been fined $250 million for widespread misconduct and systemic failures that impacted the federal government, taxpayers and thousands of customers. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
As ANZ duped customers and ignored hardship notices, the bank’s bosses raked in $26m in bonuses The bonuses – awarded during the bank’s three years of misconduct – have been condemned as ‘indefensible’ and ‘tone-deaf’, especially given recent job cuts The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2025
Labor wants to fix Australia’s housing issues – but there’s little hope for those not already on the ladder Without genuine reform, experts predict house prices to ‘climb by 6-10% in 2025’ and the gap between homeowners and those locked out of market to widen The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2025
ANZ shares sell-off after flat cash profit of $3.6b Investors have hit sell on ANZ shares after the big four bank posted a cash profit less than what the market hoped to see. AAP · May 7, 2025
Pacific to bank on ANZ thanks to Australian guarantee The federal government will provide a $2 billion guarantee to ANZ bank in the Pacific for it to continue services as Australia works to lock out China. AAP · Mar 14, 2025
ANZ chief executive forfeits $1.5m bonus after outcry The CEO of a big-four bank has forfeited a bonus worth $1.5 million after a backlash from shareholders upset about poor behaviour in its trading rooms. AAP · Dec 19, 2024
International banker to replace retiring ANZ boss Nuno Matos, a native of Portugal currently based in Hong Kong, will begin as the next chief executive of ANZ next year. AAP · Dec 9, 2024
Senior Liberal senator to swap parliament for bank role One of the coalition's most senior figures will soon leave politics for a role at a major bank after revealing he would step down at the 2025 federal election. AAP · Dec 5, 2024
ANZ profit falls as mortgage wars hit big four banks The ANZ bank has joined the rest of the big four in recording a fall in annual profit, as a result of ongoing mortgage competition and high inflation. AAP · Nov 7, 2024
Plague of our time: banks devoting more to scam fight Australia's big four banks say they're setting aside more resources to prevent customers being scammed out of their money. AAP · Aug 30, 2024
ANZ admits 'unacceptable failure' as bond probe ongoing ANZ's chief has issued a personal apology to the Australian Office of Financial Management boss as investigations into trading and conduct issues are ongoing. AAP · Jul 25, 2024
Why big four bank CEO thinks Newcastle ticks more boxes than capital cities 'It's a part of the country that stacks up incredibly well.' Newcastle Herald · Apr 17, 2024
Clowning around: climate activists disrupt ANZ meeting ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott has told shareholders that the bank's climate commitments are considered by its top executives on a daily basis. AAP · Dec 21, 2023
ANZ joins this banking season's $7b earnings club Environmental groups are calling out ANZ's climate commitments while analysts said $7.4 billion in profit was a slight miss to consensus estimates. AAP · Nov 12, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2023 Jo was scammed out of $4,000. She wants Australia’s banks to be responsible for paying it back While banks resist calls to agree to a code for reimbursing money to fraud victims, consumer law advocates warn of the ‘outsized vulnerability of our citizens to scams’
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023 Where to next for the Australian economy, the RBA – and Philip Lowe? The Reserve Bank governor will soon find out if his term has been extended – but economic hints from major banks tell a happier story than expected
AAP · Dec 15, 2022 ANZ bracing for uplift in household stress ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott has told shareholders cost-of-living pressures are starting to have a meaningful impact on household finances.
AAP · Oct 26, 2022 ANZ beats expectations but shares fall Big four lender ANZ has outperformed expectations with a $6.5 billion full-year profit and a higher dividend, but its shares have dropped nearly four per cent.
The New Daily · Oct 12, 2022 Alan Kohler: Working from home is a proletariat revolution Whether company managers like it or not working from home has taken over – they can’t control it and it can’t be undone.