Our thoughts are with the residents of New South Wales who have been affected by flooding.

Ongoing support for members’ financial security and investment in their future aspirations – including significant success in the first home buyer market – are among the highlights of CUA’s strong mid-year performance announced today.

CUA has today confirmed it has registered a new trading name of Great Southern Bank which marks the next step in its evolution as Australia’s largest customer owned banking organisation.

A new survey by Credit Union Australia, the Australian Red Cross and Infoxchange has shown that with the right training, people can quickly learn how to use digital tools to better manage their money.

The post-Christmas period is traditionally a time for difficult conversations with friends and family about finances, as people bring up questions that are often ignored during the festive season. This week WIRE finished shooting a series of six educational short films funded by CUA showing practical examples of how to have respectful conversations about money.

CUA Health has confirmed changes to its 2021 insurance premium changes, including flat and reduced rates for key products.

Australia’s largest customer-owned banking organisation, CUA, has launched its lowest ever interest rate of 1.97% for a 3-year fixed rate home loan. The home loan is available for owner-occupiers paying principal and interest, with CUA also dropping variable rates for all business loans.

New research reveals around half of Australians are planning home ownership within the next year, but what they are looking for in a new home is shifting as a result of COVID-19.