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Will a streamlined regulatory process for financial advice encourage banks to get back into the game? read more

APRA’s new bank capital framework has shaved A$2.4 billion off Macquarie Group’s capital surplus above the regulatory minimum. read more

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has extended its third-party banking business, with a deal to provide Qantas Money with a home loan. read more

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner found 17 instances of non-compliance and 35 instances of partial compliance when it reviewed the privacy safeguards of seven accredited entities a.. read more

Demand for fixed-rate loans has collapsed, falling to 3.6 per cent in the December quarter last year, on AFG data. read more

Cheque out how long it took Commonwealth Bank to make this reform. read more

The Australian and New Zealand debt buying market contracted further in the second half of last year, as the effect of COVID stimulus measures continued to be felt. read more

Most personal loan and credit card rate increases have tracked changes in the cash rate in recent months but there have been some notable exceptions. read more

Lending technology developer Nano has given up mortgage lending and will focus its efforts on developing the banking software side of its business. read more

APRA has created two new executive director roles to strengthen it capability in technology and data, and to align its communications and stakeholder functions. read more