Briefs: Myer may consider Latitude legal action, Mastercard launches early detection system 03 October 2017 4:41PM Myer is reported to be considering legal action against Latitude Finance for allegedly using the database of Myer storecard customers to expand its own credit card business. read more
Foreign News: China brings in capital incentives for business lending and cracks down on short term 03 October 2017 4:37PM China's central bank has announced new capital rules that will lower the reserve requirements for financial institutions that increase to small businesses. read more
IT manager faces US bribe charges 02 October 2017 5:58PM A former Commonwealth Bank IT manager who allegedly took bribes to facilitate contracts with the bank is facing criminal charges and civil action in the US courts. read more
Brief: TSB no bank 02 October 2017 5:51PM The first financial penalties for failing to comply with New Zealand's anti-money laundering laws have been imposed on an Auckland-based remittance service and foreign currency provider. Independent.. read more
Mortgage stress up despite decline in rates 29 September 2017 4:59PM New research from Roy Morgan shows that mortgage stress among Australian home borrowers has increased, despite a decline in loan rates. read more
Cards payments outfit Latitude playing for apps 29 September 2017 2:58PM Loan and payments company Latitude Financial predicts mobile apps will replace cards "in the medium term", once the major banks all roll out digital payment options. read more
Briefs: ASIC re-iterates initial coin offering rules 29 September 2017 2:56PM ASIC yesterday released guidance for "initial coin offerings on its MoneySmart website, warning "the chance of losing your investment is high". read more
Foreign news: World's biggest bank's first green bond, 'Targeted airdrop' for bitcoins 29 September 2017 2:53PM The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has announced it has launched a big green bond issue, the inaugural One Belt One Road Green Climate Bond. read more
Sunny days predicted for Aussie property 28 September 2017 2:46PM The spring sun is gleaming on many Australian REITS, at least in Moody's eyes. And small scale residential property investors are just as happy, it seems. read more
Credi begins international rollout 28 September 2017 2:45PM Ambitious Australian fintech Credi Pty Ltd has "soft launched" across the Tasman as the first step in a planned global rollout. read more