TD rates rise

After cutting their deposit rates for most of last year, some banks have started to increase their rates. read more

Mint signs new distribution partner

Payment processor Mint Payments has signed a licensing and distribution agreement with the travel agency software company Tramada Systems that will allow Tramada to offer a payment processing service.. read more

APRA chief says banks will need more capital

The chairman of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, Wayne Byres, has flagged the likelihood that Australian banks still have some way to go in raising their regulatory capital levels. read more

Mortgage lenders reduce the investor premium

With growth in lending to residential property investors well within the ten per cent limit set by regulators last year, a number of lenders have responded by cutting the rate premium they charge inve.. read more

IMB half-year result flat

IMB Bank made a net profit of A$13.9 million for the six months to December - down 4.2 per cent from the previous corresponding period. read more

Risk and compliance skills in demand

Recruitment consultant Robert Walters expects to see modest growth in salaries in the banking and financial services industry this year, although there will be bigger increases paid to staff in risk a.. read more