Nathan Zaia

Shares jump but the operating environment remains difficult and we lower our fair value. 

Our latest banking industry pulse explored the state of the industry.

Bank shares rally as bad debt concerns ease but look overvalued.

Our view of the potential acquisition of Suncorp’s banking arm by ANZ.

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) is ticking along nicely with no big bad debt expense boom.  

As Westpac Banking Corporation's (ASX:WBC) margins shrink and bad debts creep higher, earnings growth will be challenging in the short term.  

Results were strong but are they enough to make the shares attractive? 

Our view of the potential acquisition of Suncorp’s banking arm by ANZ.

After earnings our analyst opines on CBA’s valuation and future dividend prospects.

The share price climbs more than 16% on better than expected results.