Neobank dreamers stranded by APRA

In a bombshell decision that's dismayed the Australian fintech sector, APRA yesterday declared that it will "temporarily suspend the issuance of new APRA licences." read more

Crisis rubs out bank dividends, ends 'AA' era

Bank dividends will be a rare bird this profit season, drawing ire from the banking regulator, and may be paid - at a "materially reduced level" - only if banks offset them with capital raisings, APRA.. read more

AOFM backs Judo first

Judo Bank will receive $500 million in funding from the AOFM, drawing on two different funds established to support business lending. read more

Flight to safety on bank deposits

Abundant deposit inflows to Commonwealth Bank and to a lesser extent other major banks are a sign of a dash for safety by households and business, though maybe not to the detriment of smaller banks. read more

Xinja dances with demons

Low on capital and low on credibility, APRA and ASIC and the RBA might finally sort out Xinja, a bank so recklessly doing a job on themselves. read more

Banks get a fix on costs

Banks might share branches to cope with staff shortages.And the ACCC may have given the green light for banks to sharpen terms with Australia Post.Another outcome might be agreement on shared servicin.. read more

Heck, Xinja in a World-spin

In what amounts to a change of control, Xinja Bank have lured Dubai-based World Investments to commit A$433 million in capital. read more