More bank debt qualifies for repos

The securities of more regional banks, building societies and credit unions will become eligible for use in repurchase agreements with the Reserve Bank of Australia from February. The move, announce.. read more

RBA sets liquidity commitment fee

Banks will pay a fee of 15 basis points for the Reserve Bank of Australia's liquidity facility once the new rules on liquidity come into force from 2015. The RBA announced the fee yesterday in conju.. read more

Analysis: Recalibrating banking

Banks have an improbable task - some would say an impossible task - as they march towards a strenuous liquidity coverage ratio from 2015, and its even more unlikely companion, a net stable funding r.. read more

Systemic challenge for CBA

Commonwealth Bank will continue to aim for lending growth in line with system growth, a goal likely to reinforce the reversal in interest margins that was a feature of its trading update for the Sep.. read more

Goldfields may realise listing dream

Goldfields Credit Union may proceed with a demutualisation, capital raising and ASX listing early next year, more than 12 months after first floating the plan. read more

Executive bonuses mixed at NAB

A couple of the most senior executives at National Australia Bank have earned a rap on the knuckles in the form of lower short-term bonuses for the bank's most recent financial year. Most of the man.. read more