Smaller locals top non-performing list

Banks' non-performing loans are still high and not falling off yet, the Reserve Bank says in its latest Financial Stability Review. And the worst problems concern the business lending books of the s.. read more

Melbourne high-rises on RBA's radar

The Reserve Bank of Australia has sounded a note of caution over banks' commercial property lending, saying in its latest Financial Stability Review that this has been the main source of banks' rece.. read more

RBA in 'macroprudential' battle

The Reserve Bank of Australia has taken on regulators in the US and Europe in a battle over new arrangements for "macroprudential" policy. read more

Analysis: ABA goes on the front foot

The Australian Bankers Association appears to have convinced its Big Four members that the industry needs more proactive strategies to blunt community dislike of them. read more

Global markets still want to fund our banks

Glenn Stevens, governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, painted a highly positive picture of Australian banks' strength as the RBA and Australian Prudential Regulation Authority seek to minimise l.. read more

Stevens says housing credit still tight

RBA governor Glenn Stevens believes banks can further ease the availability of credit for new housing. In his Friday appearance before the House of Representatives Economics Committee, Stevens said Au.. read more