About the author

Harrison is a Research Analyst and Editor at InfoChoice. He is also the Assistant Editor at sister comparison site Savings.com.au. Together with Dominic Beattie, he co-hosts the Savings Tip Jar podcast, interviewing guests from some of the most prominent financial institutions in Australia.

Prior to joining the InfoChoice Group in January 2020, he worked for some of Australia's largest comparison sites and media organisations. With a keen interest in the economy, housing policy, and personal finance, Harrison strives to deliver and edit news and guides that are engaging, thought-provoking, and simple to read.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Journalism (2015), Griffith University

  • RG146 (Kaplan, 2024)

In the media

Savings.com.au · Harrison Astbury on 2NUR FM


Harrison's latest articles

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Neobank Alex granted unrestricted banking licence

Alex Bank currently offers personal loans, and a limited-release savings account offering 3.40% p.a. with the aim of opening this up to the public.

21 Dec 2022
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Which banks changed term deposit rates this week?

16 Dec 2022
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Which banks increased term deposit rates this week?

Credit Union SA pushed its one-year rate up by 25 basis points to 4.30% p.a.

02 Dec 2022
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New lending hit by rising interest rates, yet refinancing remains elevated

Monthly owner-occupier refinancing between lenders has remained above $12 billion since June 2022.

02 Dec 2022
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Interest rate hikes having their intended effect as credit growth slows

30 Nov 2022
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AMP bins one and two month term deposits

AMP announced that effective 29 November, it will permanently discontinue its one-month and two-month retail term deposits to new customers.

25 Nov 2022
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More customer-owned banks join the 4% one-year term deposit club

In what used to be one of the most competitive products in the market, Macquarie cut its one-year term deposit rate by 20 basis points to 3.90% p.a.

18 Nov 2022
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Bank of Queensland savings account rate new market leader

Bank of Queensland's (BoQ) Future Saver account for 14-35 year olds is now the top account in the market, at a maximum rate of 4.35% p.a. according to Infoch...

15 Nov 2022
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Which banks increased term deposit rates this week? 11 Nov

11 Nov 2022
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NAB and its subsidiary ubank the first to move rates following RBA decision

Ninety minutes after the RBA increased the cash rate by 25bps to 2.85%, NAB announced it would do the same to its variable home loan rates on 11 November.

02 Nov 2022
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RBA goes 25bps in November, bringing cash rate to nine-year high - 2.85%

On Tuesday morning Teachers Mutual Bank increased the rates on its 11-month term deposit to 4.25% p.a.

01 Nov 2022
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With inflation at 7.3%, will the RBA stick to a 25bps hike in November?

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31 Oct 2022