The bank has been offering green loans since 2002
The bank expects interest rates to peak and for competition over market share to continue this year
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
