NZ Post support for Kiwibank on the wane

New Zealand Post will not be able to supply much more capital to Kiwibank. Michael Cullen, chair of the board of NZ Post, says the postal monopoly has "some small capacity" to supply more capital to.. read more

Outsiders seek say on Eftpos club

Outsiders to the existing Eftpos club are calling for a broader definition of the debit payments system in Australia if the Payments System Board opts to update (rather than abandon) its "designatio.. read more

Fewer products and fewer brands suits CBA

The strategy briefing by Commonwealth Bank's chief executive, Ian Narev, detailed what the bank would be doing more of over coming years, with an emphasis on domestic franchises and technology. The.. read more

Fix to deposit mix costs BOQ

Bank of Queensland will maintain a pricing premium of around 10 basis points on term deposits in order to maintain above-system growth in its deposit book and attain its target retail funding level.. read more

ABS a funding option

Bank of Queensland expects to sell asset-backed securities, backed by leases and some other business loans, as one option for wholesale funding. read more

Dated valuations blamed for BOQ loss

Bank of Queensland MD Stuart Grimshaw has provided a more discursive view of the bank's handling of its review of asset quality earlier this year, which led to a 30 per cent rise in its level of im.. read more

Green bank seeks money and mandate

The renewable energy sector in Australia may be able to access some of early stage investment it needs in the form of soft loans rather than equity investment if a planned federal government-owned f.. read more