Dividend constraints to go in the new year

APRA has notified authorised deposit-taking institutions that from the start of next year it will no longer require a minimum level of earnings retention, freeing the banks to return to higher dividen.. read more

Reverse mortgages: the solution few want

People who use reverse mortgages as part of their retirement income planning tend to be satisfied with the product, mainly because it allows them to continue to live in their homes. Most other people.. read more

Contactless PIN limit increase under fire

The temporary increase in the contactless card payment limit from $100 to $200, which was due to end on December 17 has been extended until March 17 next year, the Australian Payments Network announce.. read more

Responsible lending, Hayne bills tabled

The government introduced two pieces of financial services legislation in the House of Representatives yesterday – a bill amending the National Consumer Credit Protection Act and another that includes.. read more

Bendigo and BOQ franking credit hoarders

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has a franking balance that is equal to a whopping 10 per cent of its $4.9 billion market capitalisation, placing it second to BHP on a list ASX100 companies ranked by the pr.. read more

BOQ deferrals back under control

Bank of Queensland, which was identified earlier this year as the authorised deposit-taking institution with the highest level of deferred loans, has reported a significant fall in deferral numbers ov.. read more