Fabian Cotter

RBA policy path forecasts ‘not for publication’

While the central bank will continue to publish forecasts regularly, it probably won’t be about its policy strategy, it has explained.

ECONOMY • Tue, 15 Nov 2022

‘Even keel’ economy risk at 3.35% cash rate: CBA

CBA has proffered a timely cash-rate increase analysis while reporting its 1Q23 resi lending up $5.1 billion.

LENDER • Tue, 15 Nov 2022

NZ DTI framework puts Aussie banks in focus

New Zealand’s central bank has recently sought debt-to-income ratio loan feedback on the macroprudential policy tool.

LENDER • Mon, 14 Nov 2022

Bank execs ‘overconfident’ on risk compliance capability

Debate rages between ADI bank executives and legal staff over appropriate risk compliance levels, APRA has revealed.

REGULATION • Sun, 13 Nov 2022

Senators grill RBA over inflation-curbing levers

The central bank’s tactics to combat inflation have been intensely questioned as the Senate economics legislation committee digs in.

ECONOMY • Thu, 10 Nov 2022

Royal commission seeks out blame for Robodebt ‘shame’

Bill Shorten MP has highlighted the controversial Robodebt scheme’s “true extent” of shame.

REGULATION • Thu, 10 Nov 2022

Borrowing ‘extra’ not housing-related, researcher says

Some Australians borrow more to “keep up with the Joneses” but not for houses, latest data has revealed.

ECONOMY • Thu, 10 Nov 2022

Bendigo-Adelaide chides proposed ANZ-Suncorp deal

Suncorp’s sale to ANZ would add to Australia’s banking “oligopoly”, Bendigo-Adelaide Bank has declared.

LENDER • Tue, 08 Nov 2022

Westpac loan book hits $467.6bn

Westpac has recorded improved consumer and business loan books, its 2022 full year results have revealed.

LENDER • Mon, 07 Nov 2022