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Central banks in future are likely to adopt a more "responsive" approach to monetary policy that attempts to detect the build of financial instability (or asset bubbles) and to act in sufficient time.. read more

The Australian guarantee will allow banks to make use of its Guarantee Scheme for Large Deposits and Wholesale Funding for another seven weeks, with eligibility to originate debt under the scheme wind.. read more

Banks and other lenders have so far paid around $1.1 billion for the use of the Australian government guarantee over wholesale liabilities and will pay around $5.5 billion over its full life, the Trea.. read more

The central borrowing authorities of states and territories will continue to be able to rent the Australian government guarantee until the end of December 2010 for new debt, the Treasurer, Wayne Swan,.. read more

The financial services sector demonstrates above average (and even leading) growth in productivity measures in Australia, though for the economy overall the indicators are poor and policy makers are s.. read more

A couple of funders that suspended or reduced their lending levels over the course of the credit crunch are testing the market once again, providing a degree of additional competition in a segment whe.. read more

Trading conditions are mixed for specialist lender Flexigroup, which reported an earnings upgrade yesterday. read more

Commonwealth Bank disclosed the aggregate earnings of its banking and insurance businesses in Asia for the first time yesterday. In all, this assembly of businesses, acquired on and off over 15 years,.. read more

Rubik Financial yesterday said it expected to "show half year revenues of more than $5 million" for the December 2009 half. read more

There's more speculation about a re-entry by Australia's government into the business of retail banking, though more in the name of finding viable growth options for Australia Post and its retail netw.. read more