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Amendments to the new consumer credit legislation came into force on Friday, but Treasury did not issue the regulations in time for some of the changes to take effect. read more

The shift to corporate bond issuance in preference to syndicated lending resulted in a contraction of the Australian syndicated loan market last year. read more

Lending data released by the Reserve Bank and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority yesterday show that there has been no pick-up in demand for mortgages or business loans. read more

Perpetual's corporate trust division reported lower revenue and profit before tax in the six months to December, despite strong growth in its funds under administration. read more

The debtor finance market maintained its steady, if modest, growth of the past couple of years, with a 3.2 per cent increase in turnover in 2012. read more

Financial product distributor Yellow Brick Road improved its performance in the December half by growing revenue ahead of expenses, although it is still in the red. read more

APRA chairman John Laker told the Australian British Chamber of Commerce this week that "the main game" had moved on from regulatory change to improving governance. read more

Financial information company Experian is hoping its new credit bureau will win business from Veda and Dun & Bradstreet by offering a more innovative approach to credit reporting. read more

It's been a slow build up for Virgin Money since it re-launched its Australian business in 2009, but last year it acquired 60,000 new customers. read more

Consumers will be able to use a new online service to invite financial service providers to bid for their business. read more