Beyond hunts deeper into NSW 01 May 2017 3:46PM Beyond Bank plans to merge with Hunter United Employees Credit Union, a union likely to be in place by late 2017.Once the Hunter United merger is finalised, Beyond Bank will have had five mergers sinc.. read more
New borrowing rules may limit SMSF property ownership 28 April 2017 4:14PM Demand for credit from self-managed super funds may be curtailed if new rules on borrowing by SMSF members are introduced as outlined in a Treasury exposure draft. read more
Brokered and stressed loans turn Spectrum dark on banks 27 April 2017 3:48PM The extensive use by banks of mortgage brokers and "embellished loan applications" is the rationale shared by one fund manager for leaning towards lightening an already underweight position in Austral.. read more
Australian shadow banks in global eye 26 April 2017 3:33PM Shadow banking entities in Australia "deserve particular attention", an assessment by Canada's Global Risk Institute has concluded. read more
Disciplined banking reformers attract McPhee glow 24 April 2017 3:40PM The latest reconnaissance report by Ian McPhee for the Australian Bankers Association on the sector's 2016 measures to fend off intrusions throws a soft light on the sector, with topics of controversy.. read more
Retread works for Coleman crew 24 April 2017 3:37PM Rather like the CEO hearings that informed it, the second report on the Review of the Four Major Banks from the Standing Committee on Economics is practically all old hat. read more
Builders spark asset quality headaches 21 April 2017 3:55PM A surge in credit insurance claims may encourage a rethink on generally bullish views toward asset quality in banking. read more
Macquarie hoists manager model on UK's GIB 21 April 2017 3:54PM Three new "green" themed infrastructure vehicles will emerge once Australia's Macquarie Group wraps up its GBP1.7 billion takeover of Britain's Green Investment Bank in late 2017. read more
Investor loan slow-down on target at Morgan Stanley 21 April 2017 3:52PM Growth in lending for property investors may grind to a virtual halt, if the modelling by a Morgan Stanley sell-side analyst proves on the money. read more
BCCU helps Unity past $1bn milestone 21 April 2017 3:51PM In a merger approved by more than 90 per cent of its members, Bankstown City Credit Union will join the ranks of mutual bank labels from July, when the entity will become a division of Unity Bank. read more