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Golden era for banks is over: Morgan Stanley

The investment bank has cut its price targets on all of the major banks by an average of 7 per cent as tighter lending standards and the royal commission take a toll.

Golden era for banks is over: Morgan Stanley
Treasurer warns of ‘suffocating’ the economy with ‘unnecessary’ regulation

Treasurer Scott Morrison has said that the government response to the royal commission will need to be careful not to “create a self-fulfilling problem” by creating “unnecessary regulation” ...

Treasurer warns of ‘suffocating’ the economy with ‘unnecessary’ regulation
Cartel case to be heard in court next month

ANZ, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and six individuals have been called to appear in court next month to answer allegations of cartel conduct regarding an institutional share placement.

Scales of Justice, cartel case, ANZ, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank
RBA flags tighter credit as rates remain on hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia has noted that there may be further tightening of lending standards as the level of household debt remains high in the current low-rate environment.

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Record-breaking cash rate cycle continues

The Reserve Bank of Australia has today announced the official cash rate for June following its monthly board meeting.

Record-breaking cash rate cycle continues
Consultation opens on CCR

The Treasury has launched a consultation on the new mandatory comprehensive credit reporting regime, which will come into effect next month.

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RC brings banking code quarrel to light

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Banking Association are yet to agree on terms of the new Code of Banking Practice, the financial services royal ...

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Analysis: Lessons from Ireland’s ongoing mortgage scandal

Not too long ago, Australia’s big banks were asked by a parliamentary inquiry when they planned to introduce tracker mortgages. A quick look at the troubled Irish market will show ...

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Major bank to divest life insurance business

ANZ has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its New Zealand-based life insurance business, OnePath Life.

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Banking industry ‘stable’ despite RC revelations: APRA chairman

The chairman of APRA has downplayed the impact of the royal commission on the financial services industry, despite calling some of the revelations “disturbing”.

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