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22 October 2018 • By James Mitchell • 1 min read

RBA fears Hayne could trigger credit crunch

The Reserve Bank of Australia has echoed Westpac’s warning that the impact of the royal commission could see further reductions in the availability of ...

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AfterPay and small credit providers face Senate review

The Senate Standing Committee on Economics will review short-term credit providers and the need for potential reform, with a report expected next year

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NAB boss ‘ashamed’ of conduct, admits RC error

NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn has admitted he is “ashamed” of the bank’s conduct, and has changed his view around the need for a banking royal ...

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Property, advice risks emerge for Challenger

After reporting strong annuity sales for the first quarter, analysts fear that Challenger’s real estate exposure and reliance on financial advisers ...

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ASIC announces review into school programs

ASIC has announced that it will undertake a review into banking programs in Australian schools. Financial literacy education is currently embedded ...

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Low-cost funds experience more volatility

New research has found that low-cost, multi-asset funds are more likely to experience volatility when markets decline. The new research by Zenith ...

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AFCA releases strategic plan

The new Australian Financial Complaints Authority has revealed its strategic plan and brand image ahead of its national launch. The strategic plan ...

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Regulation changes needed to encourage competition

The government and regulators need to act to level the playing field and encourage competition in the industry says MyState. MyState chairman Miles ...

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TAL axes 50 staff

The major life insurer has confirmed that 50 employees have lost their jobs amid a shakeup of the group's direct sales business. TAL confirmed in a ...

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CBA appoints chief financial officer

The Commonwealth Bank has announced that its acting chief financial officer will stay in the role on a permanent basis. Alan Docherty has been ...

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