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People First Bank recognised among world’s leading banks for positive impact

From People First Bank

People First Bank has successfully achieved B Corp re-certification, extending its globally recognised accreditation for another three years. B Corp certification is an independent endorsement for businesses that meet high

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15 Oct 2025

People First Bank delivers strong results as digital platforms near launch

From People First Bank

People First Bank has reported another year of strong results for the year ending 30 June 2025, achieving solid growth across lending, deposits and customers while advancing major technology and

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08 Oct 2025

Co-operative and Mutual sector poised for further growth after strong year

From BCCM - Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals

Australia’s co-operative and mutual sector has ambitions to emulate its UK counterpart’s planned doubling in size, after recording an 8.4 per cent increase in annual revenue. The latest National Mutual

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23 Jun 2025

People First Bank sets ambitious targets to cut carbon emissions

From People First Bank

On World Environment Day, People First Bank has announced a major step forward in its climate action efforts, with new science-based targets to significantly reduce its carbon emissions across operations

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05 Jun 2025

People First Bank marks two years of growth, progress and purpose

From People First Bank

Two years on from the successful merger that created Australia’s largest customer-owned bank, People First Bank is celebrating strong growth and major investment in digital transformation to deliver simpler, smarter

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01 May 2025

People First Bank announces CEO and Board transitions

From People First Bank

People First Bank, Australia’s leading customer-owned banking organisation, has announced important news about its CEO and Board transitions. Steve Laidlaw to succeed Peter Lock as CEO Steve Laidlaw, Deputy CEO,

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21 Jun 2024

Go-ahead for plans to create a $22.5 billion customer-owned banking giant

From Heritage Bank and People’s Choice Credit Union

Heritage Bank and People’s Choice Credit Union, two of Australia’s leading customer-owned banking organisations, will proceed with merger plans following completion of an extensive due diligence process which confirmed the

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14 Apr 2022

Heritage Bank and People’s Choice to explore merger opportunity

From Heritage Bank

Heritage Bank and People’s Choice Credit Union, two of Australia’s leading customer-owned banking organisations, have announced they have entered into a non-binding agreement to explore a merger opportunity. If a

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19 Aug 2021

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CPD: The Two-Chapter retirement – a framework for understanding retiree psychology
Introduction Why do financially secure retirees still hesitate to spend, or commit to strategies that would clearly improve their outcomes? This article sets out the Two-Chapter Retirement framework, a new [...]
CPD: China’s next phase – what persistent supply-side growth means for global markets
China’s economic trajectory is shifting, but not in the way many had once expected. Consumption-led rebalancing has not materialised. Instead, economic policy continues to emphasise industrial modernisation, aligned with a [...]
CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]
CPD: Capitalising on global growth in the decarbonisation era
Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net [...]
CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]