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Aussie banks to increase credit-risk buffer in 2023: APRA

APRA has increased the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) to 1 per cent of risk-weighted assets (RWA), the regulator has confirmed.

‘Lending spread’ key to Aussie banks’ profitability

A long-term low-interest rate environment didn’t adversely affect Australian banking profitability, the RBA has found.

Borrowers to face 5 challenges this year: Rate Money

As we enter a new calendar year, borrowers should expect to navigate five key hurdles, the chief executive of mortgage manager Rate Money has warned.

Our top podcast episodes of 2022

As we wrap up the year, we take a look back at some of our most-listened-to podcast episodes of 2022.

Inflation uncertainty ‘top threat’ for financial sector 

Inflation, cyber risk and geopolitical risk and trade tensions deemed the most significant threat to the financial services ecosystem, new data has revealed. 

RBA considered holding rates in December

The central bank’s monetary policy minutes have revealed that the board considered no change in the cash rate for the first time in this tightening cycle.

Australia’s financial system to ‘get with the times’

The federal government will deliver reforms to modernise Australia’s financial system in the new year.

Draft housing legislation released

The federal government is seeking community feedback on two housing bills, in a bid to deliver on its election promises.

LATEST PODCAST: The year 2022: How will it be remembered?

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgages market.

NAB economist warns of ‘the paradox of thrift’ impact

A drop in spending as a result of low confidence could potentially undermine the effects of monetary policy, NAB’s chief economist has warned.

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