Latitude stops onboarding customers as disruption worsens 21 March 2023 5:36AM The Latitude Financial cyber attack is more extensive and sustained than first reported and has resulted in severe disruptions to the business. read more
Sezzle to list on Nasdaq 20 March 2023 5:44AM Buy now pay later company Sezzle announced plans last week to list its shares on the Nasdaq Global Market. read more
Barings acquires Gryphon Capital Partners 20 March 2023 5:40AM Gryphon Capital Partners, one of the biggest local investors in the mortgage securities market, has agreed to a takeover by global investment manager Barings. read more
AFCA blasts industry complaints handling performance 17 March 2023 5:34AM The head of Australia’s financial ombudsman service has expressed his “deep concern” that financial services companies are not meeting their dispute resolution obligations. read more
AFCA to consult on rule changes 17 March 2023 5:33AM The Australian Financial Complaints Authority will have enhanced powers to exclude complainants and paid representatives whose conduct is unreasonable, under proposed changes to its rules and operatio.. read more
'Deteriorating arrears' send Payright back to the market for funds 16 March 2023 4:56AM Buy now pay later company Payright has launched its second capital raising in four months, after a “deteriorating arrears position” forced it to recalculate its working capital needs for the year ahea.. read more
Lenders apply serviceability buffer rates below 3 per cent 16 March 2023 4:55AM The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority requires residential mortgage lenders to apply a serviceability buffer of “at least” 3 per cent above the loan rate, but that is not how it has been work.. read more
Fund manager takes control of Hashching 15 March 2023 4:29AM Fund manager Sapien Group has taken a controlling interest in online loan “marketplace” Hashching and has made a commitment to fund the company’s growth. read more
US bank failures are common 15 March 2023 4:27AM Over the 22 years since 2001, there have been only five years when no bank failures were recorded in the United States. read more
RMBS ratings to include household energy efficiency scores 14 March 2023 4:28AM Fitch Ratings has started work on incorporating data on the energy efficiency of residential properties in its ratings criteria for mortgage securities and covered bond transactions. read more