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Two ratings agencies warn of a rise in arrears for Australian prime residential mortgages, more apparent in regional economies than metro areas. read more

The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission remains firm in its resolve not to rush a decision on Apple Pay despite pressure from Australia's large banks. read more

ASIC concludes that the sale of almost useless add-on general insurance policies shows the market is failing consumers. read more

New Zealand's Motor Trade Finance, which originates a range of financing options, has launched a NZ$200 million car loan backed securitisation deal. read more

Australian prime auto ABS arrears in the second quarter of 2016 produced an annualised net loss rate of 0.62 per cent, in excess of comparable periods. read more

Research from SWIFT Institute shows that fiat currencies crowd out Bitcoin, not the reverse. read more

The Commbank's progress report on its Open Advice Review Program says "good progress" is being made, with more than 5,300 assessments completed. read more

ASIC has published guidance for the provision of digital financial product advice for retail investors, known colloquially as 'robo-advice'. It builds on an earlier series of consultation paper and dr.. read more

Financial services academic Kevin Davis argues that bail-in provisions may never be tested in Australia, and in fact may not make the banking system any safer. read more

Satisfaction with their main financial institution among the Big Four banks' personal customers in the six months to July 2016 is being maintained at a high point, although a Royal Commission remains.. read more