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Bringing an end to a debate over reform set up by the Financial System Inquiry five years ago, APRA has determined that the Big Four banks will have to raise around A$50 billion of additional capital. read more

Smaller lenders, often mutuals, are doing well amid "first signs of recovery in the home loan market", based on demand handled by mortgage aggregator AFG. read more

One of three companies vying to take over banking software company GBST has taken the matter to the Takeovers Panel, claiming that unacceptable circumstances arise from one of the competing bids. read more

Fintechs may be getting another leg up the regulatory side, via a new law to allow them to confirm their concept through initial market testing prior to seeking the appropriate licence from ASIC. read more

It's macroprudential in reverse in Australian finance, as APRA softens its guidance on mortgage serviceability assessments, days after the RBA cut the cash rate for the second time in a row.And look h.. read more

Mutual ADIs big and small join Bendigo and Virgin Money being stingy on rate cuts on home loans. read more

Regtech company Kyckr Ltd has released some unaudited highlights from its 2018/19 financial report, which show revenue growth of 20 per cent to $2.1 million. read more

Silver Chef's long-running capital management crisis looks like being resolved, with the proposed sale of the company to a private equity consortium. read more

Heartland Group has secured a A$250 million funding facility that it will use to develop its reverse mortgage business in Australia. read more

The banking industry is opposed to key parts of ASIC's proposed overhaul of its guidance on responsible lending conduct, claiming it will disadvantage small financial institutions and new entrants t.. read more