APRA clarifies RBA term funding rules 31 March 2020 5:23PM The banking regulator said it would allow authorised deposit-taking institutions taking up the Reserve Bank's term funding facility to include the benefit of their "initial allowance" in the calculati.. read more
Macquarie, AMP savings rates defy gravity 30 March 2020 4:42PM Two banks launched introductory savings rates higher than many mortgage rates. read more
RMBS fund says income flow sustainable 30 March 2020 4:36PM Gryphon Capital Investment Trust, an ASX-listed fund that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities, has advised investors that hardship relief provided to borrowers impacted by COVID-19 will.. read more
One-third of consumers make no cash payments 30 March 2020 4:26PM Cash makes up only 10 per cent of the value of consumer payments in a typical week and around one-third of consumers are not using cash at all. read more
ME attracts more MFI customers 27 March 2020 5:07PM Like a number of other small banks, ME enjoyed strong growth in customer numbers last year, as consumers walked away from the big banks in the wake of the Hayne royal commission. read more
Household debt exceeds liquid assets 27 March 2020 5:06PM While the increase in household wealth in the December quarter may be of only academic interest now, the growth in liabilities is a real issue. read more
Judo leads the TD rate rises 26 March 2020 5:07PM A widespread increase in term deposit rates has been the surprise outcome of unprecedented monetary policy moves this month, with more than 20 banks increasing TD rates since the latest rate cut was a.. read more
AppsVillage morphs into fintech 26 March 2020 5:05PM IT start-up AppsVillage Australia has made a bold call, putting aside fears about the economic outlook to go live with a small business loan distribution deal that promises a 24-hour turnaround on app.. read more
Lenders scale back 25 March 2020 5:31PM While the big banks and mid-tier ADIs have signed on to support the government's and the Australian Banking Association's financial relief packages, small and specialist lenders are taking a much more.. read more
Pioneer's suitor yet to produce an offer 25 March 2020 5:30PM Embattled debt buyer Pioneer Credit has revealed that the private equity firm that is supposed to be acquiring it has yet to produce a scheme implementation agreement. read more