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Banks ‘generally’ unscathed by RC in NZ
19 February 2019
Auckland, New Zealand

The banking royal commission has not spurred a deterioration in satisfaction among customers of Australian banks operating in New Zealand, according to new research.

Banks in sight as Senate approves ‘harsh’ penalty powers
18 February 2019
Gavel

ASIC is determined to flex its muscles, with a bill designed to enhance its enforcement powers one step closer to law. 

New banking inquiry in the offing
18 February 2019
New banking inquiry in the offing

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has told the banks and regulators that they will face an inquiry down the track to ensure they have lifted their game post-royal commission. 

New bill to level playing field for mutuals
18 February 2019
Heritage Bank

A CEO has welcomed the introduction of legislation that would “remove a handbrake” that has held back customer-owned banks from competing more fiercely with the majors.

Government ‘lays the tracks’ for data economy
18 February 2019
Data

An economy-wide open data system is inching closer to reality following the introduction of the Consumer Data Right bill into Parliament.

AMP profits shrink by $820m in 2018
15 February 2019
AMP

The embattled wealth giant has confirmed that its statutory net profit fell by $820 million in 2018, due to costs associated with the royal commission, portfolio review and risk management ...

Bank thickens mortgage book by 20%
14 February 2019
Macquarie

A non-major lender has reported an annual residential home loan portfolio growth of $6.1 billion.

Potential rate cut driving consumer confidence boost
14 February 2019
Thumbs up

The prospect of a possible rate cut by the RBA has helped lift consumer confidence in February, according to a new consumer sentiment survey.

AusPayNet names new CEO
14 February 2019
Andy White, Auspaynet

The Australian Payments Network has revealed that Andy White will take over the reigns as its new chief executive.

Neobank partners with wealth management platform
13 February 2019
mortgagebusiness

Australia’s newest bank has partnered with wealth management platform Spitfire to enable its clients to access its soon-to-be launched deposit products.