Household savings and debts out of balance

The inequality in the distribution of household savings is considerably worse than "the much talked about inequality in incomes," according to a report published yesterday by Bankwest Curtin Economics.. read more

RMB 'limited' as a trade currency

The recent financial crisis increased China's ambition for further reform at a faster rate than expected, according to Huw McKay, Westpac's deputy global head of economics. However, the pace of refo.. read more

Time in the market favours CBA, Westpac

In volume 21 of the JP Morgan Australian Mortgage Industry Report, released yesterday, the Australian office of the US investment bank JP Morgan tackles a perennial hot topic: first home buyers. read more

Hello bank! farewell branches

 Any large bank with cumbersome legacy systems would do well to copy the approach taken by French major BNP Paribas to increase engagement with the next emerging cohort of young customers. read more