Government calls a Claytons royal commission 01 September 2016 4:32PM A mini inquiry into banking is underway from the Turnbull government. It's no royal commission. read more
Comment: Joint committee Bankwest rehash a mixed bag 01 September 2016 4:30PM Bankwest, Commonwealth Bank, Landmark and ANZ are the principal targets of the latest inquiry into banking. read more
Comment: Banking's $54bn problem 01 September 2016 4:23PM The theory says spending on staff as a proportion of all operational costs in banking declines as industry productivity proceeds. It isn't. read more
NAB detonates Australian banking profits 31 August 2016 4:36PM A NAB loss of $1.7 billion from March 2016 quarter is the cornerstone of the bad news. read more
Equity lunge peaks in early 2016 31 August 2016 4:34PM The recent build up in industry capital levels is nothing radical. read more
Your Credit Union. Someone else's capital 30 August 2016 4:33PM Recapitalising the assets and risks of Queensland Professional Credit Union was the primary task for Auswide Bank over the year, one that's chewed up some capital, still leaving headroom to spare. read more
Mortgage thrust no cover for Auswide 30 August 2016 4:31PM Auswide Bank is producing above average asset growth and healthy after tax profits, in part due to the role it's playing in further consolidation of the mutual sector. read more
The NPP worry in banking 29 August 2016 4:40PM There is no more persistently searched term in the Banking Day archive than 'New Payments Platform'. read more
Rand struck by Youi fraud claims 29 August 2016 4:38PM South African financier Rand Merchant Investment Holdings must contend with allegations it supported a systemic, fraudulent collection of premiums from sales targets that never agreed to buy. read more
Broking profits tumble at AFG in 2016 29 August 2016 4:35PM Brisk trading and genuine profits from home-brand mortgage product is the bright mark in the results for Australian Finance Group for the year to June 2016. AFG Home Loans, a belated catch up with sel.. read more