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86 400 hands back banking licence

APRA has revoked 86 400 Ltd’s authorised deposit-taking institution licence after the neobank handed it back.

86 400 hands back banking licence
RBA reveals December cash rate decision

The cash rate for the last month of 2021 has been confirmed, as analysts continue to speculate on when it will move next.

RBA reveals December cash rate decision
Frydenberg promises to press RBA, APRA on housing

The federal Treasurer has expressed concerns at the housing market running hot, but he is not sure if APRA will take further lending interventions.

Frydenberg promises to press RBA, APRA on housing
Banks urged to improve code of conduct compliance

A number of banks see their legally enforceable industry code of practice as a “regulatory burden”, an independent review has found.

Banks urged to improve code of conduct compliance
Higher capital buffers for big 4 help competition: COBA

Smaller banks have welcomed newly set capital requirements for their big four rivals, declaring the move will reduce “unfair advantages”.

Higher capital buffers for big 4 help competition: COBA
One-third of Western Australians exposed to financial abuse

Nearly one in three Western Australian residents have experienced financial abuse, while one in four know someone personally impacted, according to new data.

One-third of Western Australians exposed to financial abuse
Banking association calls for ‘regulatory grid’

The Customer Owned Banking Association has welcomed moves for greater banking regulations, suggesting a regulatory initiatives grid could be the next step forward.

Banking association calls for ‘regulatory grid’
AFCA names code compliance head

The financial complaints body has recruited a new leader for its compliance and monitoring team.

AFCA names code compliance head
ANZ cops credit card class action

A new class action lawsuit against the big four bank has cried foul over interest-free credit card contracts.

ANZ cops credit card class action
APRA to raise capital required against interest-only mortgages

Higher risk lending could become less profitable for the banks, with new standards to require more capital set aside for interest-only and investor loans.

APRA to raise capital required against interest-only mortgages
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