Market sources say talks are happening, and experts say a merger makes sense
Selling its banking business to a regional competitor would require branch closures and other cost cuts, Suncorp says
Unification would be a "disaster", says peak consumer body
Proposed acquisition is "anti-competitive," expert says
Morgan Stanley predicts regional banks to suffer the most
What will it do with extra funding?
Rural Bank provides agriculture outlook
Shares jump as bank posts strong increase in earnings
$500,000 raised to help recovery effort, says CEO
Sector resilient despite major flooding, says industry body
