Goldfields Money bets its digital future on startup Mooola 27 April 2016 4:28PM Kalgoorlie-headquartered and ASX-listed authorised deposit-taking institution, Goldfields Money Limited, has flagged a deal that it expects will move it closer towards its stated goal of becoming "the.. read more
Big banks likely to drag chain on Blockchain 27 April 2016 4:26PM An in-depth report from Morgan Stanley's research analysts has concluded that any "disruptive" effects of blockchain technology will not be felt in the near term, contrary to the vociferous proponents.. read more
Capgemini banking and fintech report pushes for co-operation over competition 20 April 2016 3:49PM The latest 'World Retail Banking Report' from professional advisers Capgemini, based on interviews with thousands of retail banking customers around the world, included a series of questions on the fi.. read more
Mortgage arrears at decade-long low point 20 April 2016 3:48PM According to Fitch's dinkum index, based on Australian RMBS transactions, mortgage arrears in Q4 2015 decreased 20 basis points, year-on-year, to 0.95 per cent. read more
Macquarie closing in on car loan securitisation no. 30 19 April 2016 4:35PM Macquarie's return to the capital markets covers Australian prime asset backed securities. It is a cash securitisation of car leases, hire purchase agreements and equipment loans and leases extended t.. read more
Flexigroup securitises its solar energy loans 19 April 2016 4:34PM Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings have assigned provisional ratings to a A$247 million securitisation of consumer loans originated by Certegy Ezi-Pay Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of FlexiGroup Ltd... read more
Comment: Opal dreams of Oyster's contactless reality 19 April 2016 4:33PM The NSW Government is moving towards a trial of debit and credit cards to allow commuters to make contactless payments for travelling on public transport. read more
S&P warn of weakening financial sector across A-Pac region 19 April 2016 4:33PM The overall outlook bias for Asia-Pacific issuers rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services remained net negative in March 2016. The overall outlook bias on Asia-Pacific issuers was a net negati.. read more
Resimac launches investor-heavy, 'LMI-lite' RMBS 13 April 2016 3:48PM Non-bank mortgage originator Resimac has launched a securitisation of prime residential mortgage-backed securities, to be known as RESIMAC Triomphe Trust - RESIMAC Premier Series 2016-1. read more
Rental yields decline, adding to RMBS default risks 12 April 2016 4:12PM Moody's Investors Service yesterday warned that record low rental yields on houses in Australia's two biggest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, and the consequent increase in costs for servicing a propert.. read more