Westpac optimists on inquiry path 11 December 2017 4:51PM Rebuilding the banking industry's reputation "is a top priority", Brian Hartzer, managing director of Westpac, told the bank's annual meeting on Friday. read more
Foreign News: ATM warning for the UK, Brits go digi 11 December 2017 4:49PM Independent cash machine operators NoteMachine and Cardtronics are pushing back at plans to cut the interchange fees charged to card issuers for cash withdrawals. read more
Briefs: one stop dispute tribunal moves closer, AMP's prices a $1.1bn RMBS 08 December 2017 6:49PM The Turnbull Government's plans for a one-stop dispute resolution body has moved a step closer to reality, with the Bill to establish the Australian Financial Complaints Authority passed by the Senate.. read more
Foreign News: "Basel IV" endorsed, IMF warns China's banks, Harte heads to Santander, payday float o 08 December 2017 6:43PM The tightening up of the Basel III rules on bank capital (dubbed "Basel IV" by bankers due to the stringent requirements) will hit European banks the hardest read more
Briefs: Co-op Money NZ on 'negative' outlook, ANZ adds wearables payments, interest only losing out, 07 December 2017 5:52PM Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook on New Zealand Association of Credit Unions (trading as Co-op Money NZ) to Negative from Stable and affirmed its Long- and Short-Term Issuer Default Ratings at 'B.. read more
Foreign news: UK Treasury wants renters to become owners, Ping An ups stake in HSBC, Motive move for 07 December 2017 5:35PM HM Treasury is offering £2 million to budding entrepreneurs who can develop an application that will enable the UK's 11 million renters to record and share their rent payment data. read more
Foreign news: IT gets bigger spend, regulator keeps RBS review under wraps 06 December 2017 5:52PM New research from research and consulting firm Ovum reveals that North American commercial banks are continuing to increase their investment in IT. read more
Brief: Macquarie on the hunt in Europe 05 December 2017 4:24PM Macquarie is eyeing up asset management acquisitions in Europe. read more
Foreign news: Lay-offs for Christmas in the UK, the benefits of an official digital currency, jitter 05 December 2017 4:20PM Both Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds have announced big job cuts and branch closures. read more
ADVERT: Big Banks focus on transforming Retail Branch experience 05 December 2017 8:53AM banks and insurance providers alike have started to rework their retail network strategy and transform their retail branches in order to drive customer experience and build brand loyalty retention a.. read more