Focus and fortune in RBA review

Hopefully, the report of the Wilkins-led review into the Reserve Bank of Australia will be a blast. The consensus seems to be that it may not be. read more

'A blacker budget': Harper

Michele Bullock and Ian Harper took to the mics in Melbourne yesterday, and Harper delivered intel and insight on Reserve Bank of Australia machinations.   read more

Banking situation 'still fragile': Lowe

The RBA governor says the outlook for the global economy, especially in light of the recent banking stresses in the United States and Switzerland, is one of many current uncertainties.  read more

The re-education of FINSIA

A contract with NAB, now two years old, is the bedrock of FINSIA’s re-entry into the field of financial services education. read more

Qudos CEO quits

Michael Anastasi, CEO of Qudos Bank “has resigned and stepped down from his position, effective immediately,” the bank announced to members this week. read more

Westpac junks cash profit

Cash profit will cease to be an element of the financial reporting practice of Westpac, beginning with its March 2023 half year. Hopefully this proves to be the beginning of a badly-needed reform move.. read more

BANK TAX WEEK

There’s always a kit bag of revenue initiatives around at this stage of the budget cycle and plenty will be needed this time. It’s obvious that a hike in the bank levy should be one of them. read more

A letter to the Austin Hospital

I write to express my heartfelt thanks to the Austin Hospital ED team and paramedics for the wonderful care I received twice in three days last week.   read more

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