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Posted inBusiness, Local News

RAB members greenlight merger with Summerland Bank

by Kate BrownNovember 24, 2025January 4, 2026

Members of Regional Australia Bank and Summerland Bank have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a proposed merger between the two customer-owned institutions.

Posted inBusiness, Local News

Westpac’s regional banking plan slammed as “Tokenistic” by Banking Alliance

by Kate BrownNovember 24, 2025January 4, 2026

Westpac is facing sharp criticism over its newly announced regional banking initiative, with a coalition of regional banks labelling the move a “tokenistic and cosmetic”.

Posted inBusiness, Local News, News

Green light for Regional Australia Bank’s merger

by RK CrosbyAugust 31, 2025

Regional Australia Bank continues its rapid growth, with the latest merger with a Northern Rivers bank getting the green light from regulators.

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