Judo Bank is an Australian SME-focused challenger bank listed on ASX, offering term deposits, business loans and personalised relationship banking.
Judo Bank faces a stark disconnect: media sentiment remains decidedly positive around executive hires and technical infrastructure upgrades, while the NeoBase index has plummeted 47 points to 27/100 in a week. Customer ratings hold steady at 3.8/5, suggesting operational stability, but the dramatic sentiment collapse signals emerging headwinds—possibly regulatory, market, or service-related—not yet reflected in headlines. The gap between positive press and negative sentiment momentum warrants close attention.
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In the media
brand coverageJudo Bank hires ex-Bendigo CIO
www.itnews.com.au · 3mo ago
Judo Bank has named Nathalie Moss as its chief technology officer, the first time since mid-2024 that an executive has held that specific...
Judo's profits surge as brokers remain central to growth
www.mpamag.com · 11mo ago
Challenger lender Judo Bank has delivered a 24% rise in annual profit, reinforcing its reputation as one of the few neobanks from its...
Judo Bank migrates lending business to Thought Machine’s Vault Core
www.fintechfutures.com · 16mo ago
Judo Bank migrates lending business to Thought Machine's Vault Core. The migration to the cloud-based core banking platform has been underway since last year.
Australia’s Judo Bank Goes Live with Thought Machine’s Vault Core
thefintechtimes.com · 23mo ago
Following a market search, Judo Bank selected Thought Machine in 2023 to modernise its systems and scale its operations. The nine-month...
Judo Bank Upgrades Its Lending Business Banking Platform With Thought Machine Technology
ffnews.com · 23mo ago
Judo Bank Upgrades Its Lending Business Banking Platform With Thought Machine Technology. Read the full story on FF News.
Latest from social
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What people are saying
SampleSwitched to Judo Bank and honestly not looking back. The fee transparency alone is worth it.
Great thread on how Judo Bank is rethinking cross-border payments. Worth a read for anyone in fintech.
Judo Bank's customer service left me hanging on a frozen account. Not a great look.
Anyone else having issues with Judo Bank verification today? Been stuck for hours 😤
Judo Bank raising rates again? Curious how this compares to the competition right now.
Company
About Judo Bank
Founded in 2018 in Melbourne, Judo Bank is focused entirely on SME banking rather than retail consumers. It went public on ASX in 2021, raising AUD 657 million. Judo holds a full APRA banking licence and offers personalised business lending with dedicated banker relationships.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Judo Bank designed for?
Judo Bank serves small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Australia exclusively — it does not offer personal accounts. It specialises in business finance, investment loans and business term deposits, with a model based on personal relationships with a dedicated banker.
How does Judo Bank differ from other neobanks?
Judo Bank deliberately rejects the 'digital-only' model — every SME customer has a dedicated banker available by phone. The company's position is that the complex financial needs of small businesses require human relationships, not just algorithms.
Is Judo Bank regulated?
Yes, Judo Bank holds a full banking licence from APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) and is listed on the ASX. Deposits up to AUD 250,000 are protected by the Australian Government Financial Claims Scheme (FCS).
What products does Judo Bank offer?
Judo Bank offers: business loans (term loans, overdraft, asset finance), business term deposits at competitive rates and business transaction accounts for SMEs. Personal accounts for individuals are not available.
Is Judo Bank available outside Australia?
No, Judo Bank operates exclusively in Australia. An Australian ABN or ACN (business registration number) is required to open a business account.
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