S&P doubts resolve over bank rescues 10 April 2019 4:21PM There is still "no clear framework for loss absorption" during a wind-up or resolution of a failing bank, S&P says. Though APRA have said there will be no statutory bail-in power at all, this is a.. read more
Branding redo costs WA 'neo-BNK' 10 April 2019 4:16PM Yet another restructure is on the horizon for BNK Banking Corp, a minnow striving for acclaim amid the neo-bank limelight. read more
IMF on high anxiety over Australian wealth and debt dynamics 08 April 2019 3:31PM This morning (in part via the AFR) banks and the market have a heads up from the IMF that the APRA and RBA-driven hard U-turn in mortgage credit (and most of all for investors) are finally wearing bla.. read more
Bank backs tax breaks for unhealthy housing market 08 April 2019 3:27PM Drastic measures are called for by one of Australia's largest mutual banks, in research on housing affordability for those workers in this bank's newest target market, in the healthcare and emergency.. read more
ACCC opens up draft CDR banking rules 01 April 2019 4:20PM It may take consumers as long as ten days to reach second base in a quest to switch their bank account to a new provider, guidance on the governance of "open banking" reforms shows.Operation of a pilo.. read more
Higher, wider bank taxes in sight 29 March 2019 5:38PM A hefty rise or even a widening in the levy on banks' liabilities may yet be a hot chance for next week's budget. And definitely following any change in government in May.Josh Frydenberg is under pres.. read more
P2P too sensitive for some ADIs 27 March 2019 5:28PM The credit union and mutual bank love affair with SocietyOne and other marketplace lenders has drawn a stern caution from APRA.S&P, on the other hand, find virtue in diversifying risk in the secto.. read more
Samuel recoils at 'girls' club' around banks and business 27 March 2019 5:26PM The Financial Review has the story on an alleged "girls' club" obstructing the careers of younger women in finance this morning, and it's a corker. Graeme Samuel, the former ACCC boss and himself a le.. read more
Majors wide open on data rights 27 March 2019 5:24PM Open banking enthusiasts can expect most and maybe all four major banks to be lined up for the first major milestone around consumer data rights in the middle of this year. read more
SMSF borrowing reprieved 25 March 2019 5:04PM The SMSF leverage data is worrying, worse than when David Murray reported.The policy decision - LRBA stays within SMSFs - is one motivated by the worry over the credit slowdown. Josh Frydenberg is the.. read more