Novatti a Visa issuer

Payments company Novatti has launched a Visa issuing business, working in partnership with European payments processor Decta. read more

AFCA extends response times

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has responded to the COVID-19 crisis by making its complaints handling system more flexible. read more

Wisr puts the brakes on origination

Consumer finance company Wisr has designated a number of "high-risk industry sectors and employment types" and is limiting its exposure to those areas, as part of a tighter credit policy. read more

Pioneer Credit suitor turns hostile

Pioneer Credit's one-time white knight, private equity firm The Carlyle Group, has accused the struggling debt buyer of a series of defaults under a facility agreement and is threatening to demand rep.. read more

Westpac may have to top up capital

Westpac may need to top up its capital after announcing a big increase in provisions for the March half that will put its capital ratio right on the "unquestionably strong" benchmark. read more

Afterpay reins in growth

Afterpay sent out some mixed signals when it hosted a teleconference yesterday to update the market on its March quarter performance. read more

Neobank savings rate charge falters

Earlier this year the neobanks, including 86 400, Xinja, Up and Judo, were the rate leaders in the at-call and term deposit markets but now the leaders in the at-call segment are Macquarie Bank, AMP,.. read more