How will Westpac and St George share the merger spoils should they get the all clear to merge later this year? Asks Ian Rogers.
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Morning Market Report
The highs and lows of today’s stockmarket activity.
Housing slump will put pressure on merged Westpac/St George
The housing slump and the Reserve Bank’s war in inflation could take its toll on the proposed Westpac/St George merger. Westpac would be under pressure to cut costs by closing branches, sacking staff and rationalising banking infrastructure.
Rudd should block Westpac and St George love-in
Trading in Westpac and St George shares have halted during friendly takeover talks. But the courtship should be boned by regulators, writes Stephen Mayne.
Westpac and St George: The bailout we had to have?
Is the Westpac move on St George Bank the bailout we had to have as a result of the subprime crisis and credit crunch?
Westpac’s mortgage games, NAB keen to join in
There’s something a little strange about Westpac’s move to slash commissions paid to mortgage brokers, writes Michael Pascoe.
Westpac out to break the brokers
Westpac is within days (if not hours) of mounting a savage attack on the income and power of mortgage brokers, writes Michael Pascoe.
The banking gravy train rolls on
The Australian banking cartel and the Federal Government are similar in one respect: they make lots of money. But every now and then the Government gives us some back in terms of tax cuts. No such luck with the banks, writes Glenn Dyer.
Third bottom line gets tricky for Westpac
Westpac prides it self on its commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. But is Westpac hiding a nasty little secret?
Rams shareholders sold out by management
Shareholders in Rams Home Loans group who have been gutsy enough to hang onto their shares are entitled to feel a bit miffed about the way they have been stiffed by gutless management and founder John Kinghorn, writes Glenn Dyer.
Westpac pushes up credit card rates
After the ANZ pushed up its credit card rates 0.05% earlier this week, it was only a matter of time before one of its “competitors” made a similar move.
Tips and rumours
The election date will be Nov 3. This is based upon the bookings made with Australia Post for mass mailots by the coalition - including in Bennelong. The Coalition recently cancelled their November mailouts and have maintained October ones.
Just received an 8 page glossy newsletter from the Member for Solomon - Dave Tollner. Not one […]
NAB rolls back fees and rolls CBA
The campaign against dubious bank penalty fees not only has legs, the legs are kicking goals. NAB today announced a sharp roll back of fees with the promise of further cuts in the new year.
