CML's major shareholder backs Scottish Pacific

The board of finance company CML Group has confirmed its unanimous support for Scottish Pacific's proposed scheme or arrangement, in the face of Consolidated Operations Group's bid to keep its own sch.. read more

Cautious response to BOQ five-year plan

Bank of Queensland's new business strategy, outlined in an investor briefing last week, has had a lukewarm response. The view of one leading analyst is that bank faces significant execution risk and w.. read more

Time to draw up CDR management plan

Businesses that plan to be accredited entities under the Consumer Data Right regime will be expected to develop a CDR management plan and establish good data and information governance. read more

Another capital raising withdrawn

Credit fund manager Neuberger Berman has withdrawn a capital raising offer for its ASX-listed NB Global Corporate Income Trust, citing extreme market volatility. read more

CML to merge with Scottish Pacific

Receivables finance company CML Group has rejected a takeover offer from Consolidated Operations Group, which was previously its preferred suitor, in favour of a higher offer from Scottish Pacific. read more

Revised banking code in force

The Australian Banking Association's updated Banking Code of Practice took effect on Sunday, March 1, introducing a number of changes recommended by the Hayne royal commission. read more

Savers warm to neobanks

Consumers have responded to the market leading rates on offer from the neobank sector, directing their savings to Judo Bank, 86 400, Xinja and others. read more

Pioneer sweats on Carlyle deal

The board of embattled debt buyer Pioneer Credit expects that the takeover of the company by private equity investor Carlyle Group will be completed by May. read more