Cash Converters to exit the SACC market

The new consumer credit law covering small amount credit contracts and consumer leases is having an impact months before it takes effect, with Cash Converters announcing that it will exit the SACC mar.. read more

Refinancing hits YBR's trail book

Yellow Brick Road has booked a loss of A$2.7 million on the carrying value of its trail commissions, as the high level of mortgage refinancing pushes loan runoff rates to high levels. read more

Beforepay partners with Western Union

Pay advance provider Beforepay has turned to partnerships as a new avenue for business growth, adding a deal with Western Union to the pilot it launched with tax accountancy H&R Block last year. read more

Resimac targets niche segments

Like other non-bank lenders, Resimac responded to rising funding costs and intense competition in the home loan market last year by shifting its focus to higher-yielding “specialist” (non-conforming).. read more

Payright's ASX listing under review

The new majority shareholder of buy now pay later company Payright plans to review its status as an ASX-listed entity, as part of a wide-ranging review of the business. read more

EML no closer to resolving regulatory issues

The Central Bank of Ireland has written to EML Payments, warning the company that its Irish subsidiary PFS Card Services Ireland Ltd has made limited progress with a remediation program and there are.. read more

Higher funding costs hit Latitude's bottom line

The “unprecedented size and speed” of the Reserve Bank’s cash rate increases played a big part in Latitude Group’s poor financial performance last year, along with “elevated” credit card and loan repa.. read more