Neobank dreamers stranded by APRA 09 April 2020 4:46PM 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 08 April 2020 4:12PM 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
86 400 in the money 08 April 2020 4:10PM Neobank 86 400 have banked $34 million in new capital, while deposit growth is flying. read more
Unity Bank confirm CEO 08 April 2020 4:08PM Danny Pavisic, formerly the deputy, has been promoted to CEO of Unity Bank. read more
AOFM backs Judo first 03 April 2020 5:18PM 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 02 April 2020 5:12PM 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 01 April 2020 3:45PM 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 31 March 2020 5:30PM 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
RMBS freeze melts for FirstMac 30 March 2020 4:40PM The AOFM send a message to the market, buying one tranche of RMBS bonds well inside secondary market pricing. read more
Heck, Xinja in a World-spin 25 March 2020 5:33PM 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