Briefs: OFX gains UK e-money licence; MacBank advisers fight for award wages, Wisr joins with mortga 03 August 2018 4:58PM OFX (previously known as OzForex) said it had been granted an "e-money licence" in Britain by the Financial Conduct Authority. read more
Foreign News: BoE ups interest rates, new Muslim banking app, HSBC pitching "Know Your Customer" sof 03 August 2018 4:23PM The Bank of England has raised interest rates to their highest level in nearly a decade, despite mounting fears of a "no-deal Brexit". read more
Briefs: Payments System Board moves, Heartland restructure, Kiwi credit union stoush continues 02 August 2018 5:13PM The Treasurer Scott Morrison announced late yesterday that Greg Storey has been appointed as a part-time member of the RBA's Payments System Board for a five-year term. read more
Foreign News: Wells Fargo whacked over toxic loans 02 August 2018 5:11PM Wells Fargo has agreed to pay US$2.09 billion for packaging up toxic loans originating from the bank's "courageous underwriting" campaign in the run up to the GFC. read more
Briefs: CEFC backs Mirvac's green buildings, Tic:Toc ticks home loan boxes, NZ remittance service fi 01 August 2018 4:40PM CEFC has taken a $50 million cornerstone investment in Mirvac's new Australian Build-to-Rent Club, an institutional investment platform being opened up to home buyers and tenants. read more
Foreign news: Overhaul on the cards for US fintech regulation, RBS escapes sanction over restructuri 01 August 2018 4:38PM In a 222 page report with more than 80 recommendations, the US Treasury has called for a radical overhaul of financial technology regulation. read more
Briefs: New financial advice rating system mooted, ANZ Chair warns on kiwi economy 31 July 2018 4:19PM Government-backed consumer group Adviser Ratings has unveiled a proposal for a "quality of financial advice rating system". read more
Foreign News: ING buys into TransferMate 31 July 2018 4:17PM ING has spent €21 million on a minority equity stake in cross-border B2B payments company TransferMate. read more
BankVic cops De Fazio 30 July 2018 4:34PM BankVic has promoted Anthony De Fazio to chief executive officer, a position he has held in an acting capacity since April. read more
Briefs: New private bank head at Credit Suisse, concerns over ASIC shift to coercion 30 July 2018 4:33PM The new head of private banking Australia at Credit Suisse Group, Michael Marr, will take over the new role on 1 August. read more