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Australia's big four banks could yet face tougher standards than smaller local rivals under the new Basel III regulatory regime announced on Sunday. read more

The world's major bank regulators overnight reached agreement on the shape of the Basel III rules. As expected, the meeting considered a proposal for a minimum "core" tier one capital of 7.0 per cen.. read more

Australian banks are unlikely to face any problems meeting Basel III capital hurdles after several key capital ratios were eased in Tuesday's meeting of the Basel Committee. The committee is consideri.. read more

Banking Day's guide to the new global rules designed to forestall the next financial crisis. read more

Reports over the past 24 hours say proposed Basel III Rules may set banks' Tier 1 capital at a minimum six per cent of assets. The figure is at the high end of previous expectations. read more

Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Guy Debelle's speech on risk and uncertainty yesterday confirms two themes of recent RBA statements. read more

The contest over the final shape of the Basel III rules is now a behind-closed-doors battle between Germany, other European nations, Japan and the United States, reports this week suggest. read more

The latest RP Data-Rismark home price data shows prices have changed little since March - a result that will please the Reserve Bank and help keep rates down. read more

One likely result of the weekend's election dead-heat is to further delay any plans by the major banks for new lending rate rises. read more

Australia's banks may face increased pressure to finance rural businesses if, as widely expected, three conservative independents become the pivotal force in the next federal government. read more