Discontent at NAB 07 April 2016 4:12PM Discontent is rife within the ranks at National Australia Bank, according to a Finance Sector Union survey. read more
BIS at a loss as PDs, LGDs and LVRs diverge 04 April 2016 4:33PM There is no strong relationship between loan-to-valuation ratios, and the defaults and losses experienced by banks, a study by the Bank for International Settlements has found. read more
Mortgage origination rational - and random 04 April 2016 3:29PM An international banking study centred on the decision making of the major online mortgage broker in Italy has produced some encouraging results. read more
Niche fund chases marketplace lending assets 01 April 2016 5:38PM Marketplace lending platforms are drawing allies to their cause, with one niche fund manager setting out to specialise as an investor in this class. read more
APRA cannot rely on foreign banks in a liquidity crisis 01 April 2016 5:35PM Foreign bank branches in Australia will need to hold "liquid assets equal to at least nine per cent of the aggregate value of external liabilities", with the industry regulator unwilling to rely on th.. read more
RMB knocks Australian dollar for six in global payments 31 March 2016 4:46PM The Australian dollar is on the slide as a currency of international payments, losing its place over the past two years to the Chinese renminbi and the Swiss franc. read more
ING Direct a dividend machine 31 March 2016 4:45PM Dividends paid by Australian bank ING Direct to its Dutch owner are on the hefty side, the 2015 sustainability report for the parent bank shows. read more
Collections headaches spin in vehicle finance 31 March 2016 4:44PM The net loss rate fell but arrears increased in a snapshot yesterday from Moody's on vehicle finance in Australia. read more
At-call deposits off limits for church funds 31 March 2016 4:44PM Deposits with religious charitable development funds must have notice periods of a minimum of 31 days, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has ruled. read more
Afterpay set the speedy fintech IPO template 30 March 2016 5:59PM Merchant finance at point of sale is proving a lively sector, with recent start up Afterpay sprinting toward an ASX listing. read more