The year in review: the great delisting

Splitit is the latest in a long line of small financial services companies leaving a securities exchange that no longer provides them with access to the funding support they are looking for. read more

Banks included in financial advice overhaul

Banks, superannuation funds and life and general insurers will be encouraged to provide financial advice on simple matters under a new advice model the government hopes will deliver affordable service.. read more

Westpac takes on the herd

With the agricultural sector accounting for 2 per cent of Westpac’s total committed exposures but a hefty 26 per cent of its financed emissions, the bank is working with the industry to develop tools.. read more

Mandatory scam codes on the way

The government is planning to introduce mandatory industry scam codes, with banks at the top of the list of priority sectors alongside telcos and digital platforms. read more

Help to Buy bill introduced

The government introduced a bill in the House of Representatives yesterday to establish a national shared equity scheme for low and middle income earners looking to buy a home. read more