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Reserve Bank Lifts Cash Rate to 4.35% in May 2026 Reserve Bank Lifts Cash Rate to 4.35% in May 2026
17 May 2026: Paige Estritori

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35% during its May 2026 meeting. This marks the third consecutive rate hike this year, following increases in February and March, as the central bank intensifies efforts to curb escalating inflation. - read more
Commonwealth Bank Shares Experience Record One-Day Decline Commonwealth Bank Shares Experience Record One-Day Decline
17 May 2026: Paige Estritori

On May 13, 2026, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) experienced a significant market setback, with its shares plummeting by 10.4% in a single day. This decline represents the largest one-day fall in the bank's history, surpassing the previous record set during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. - read more
Cigno Australia and BSF Solutions Penalised for Unlawful Payday Lending Practices Cigno Australia and BSF Solutions Penalised for Unlawful Payday Lending Practices
09 May 2026: Paige Estritori

The Federal Court has imposed a $7 million fine on Cigno Australia and BSF Solutions for operating an illegal payday lending scheme that contravened Australian credit laws. Each company received a $3 million penalty, while their respective directors, Mark Swanepoel and Brenton Harrison, were fined $500,000 each. - read more


Finance Articles

Top Strategies for Managing Your Personal Loan Repayments Efficiently
Top Strategies for Managing Your Personal Loan Repayments Efficiently
Managing your personal loan repayments is crucial to maintaining your financial health. Understanding the importance of staying on top of your loan can help you avoid late fees, reduce stress, and even improve your credit score. - read more
Finding Financial Harmony: Balancing Your Debts and Savings Effectively
Finding Financial Harmony: Balancing Your Debts and Savings Effectively
Financial harmony involves the smooth and balanced management of personal finances, where debts and savings are optimally aligned to achieve financial stability and peace of mind. - read more
5 Smart Debt Consolidation Moves for a Financially Savvy Future
5 Smart Debt Consolidation Moves for a Financially Savvy Future
The landscape of personal finance is continuously evolving, and in Australia, this includes the manner in which debt is managed. In recent times, an increasing number of Australians have found themselves navigating the complex maze of personal debt, from credit cards to student loans, and grappling with the impact this has on their financial well-being. - read more
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