Banks eye deposits to offset funding costs
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012Four largest banks post strong growth in deposit base. 1 Feb 2012 7:19 AM View full post on WBC | RSS Business News Feed | Business Spectator
Four largest banks post strong growth in deposit base. 1 Feb 2012 7:19 AM View full post on WBC | RSS Business News Feed | Business Spectator
Friendless and feared, banks must act
Monday, September 19th, 2011Australians don't hold banks in high regard, leaving the sector exposed to higher regulatory risk. Meanwhile, on video James Kirby talks to YBR's Mark Bouris about a new 'price war' among the major banks. 19 Sep 2011 2:02 PM View full post on WBC | RSS Business News Feed | Business ...
CBA slams an SME funding door
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011Rather than dropping debtor financing products, banks could have invested in better risk management systems. Instead, they've left small businesses in the lurch. 17 Aug 2011 1:40 PM View full post on WBC | RSS Business News Feed | Business Spectator
Banks will cut costs to keep profits
Thursday, June 30th, 2011Tough year ahead on slower lending growth, bad debts. 30 Jun 2011 8:05 PM View full post on WBC | RSS Business News Feed | Business Spectator
TECHNOLOGY SPECTATOR: Westpac’s genetic flaw
Monday, June 27th, 2011Westpac CIO Bob McKinnon says account number portability isn't yet feasible for Australia's banks. However, the reality is our lenders are hiding behind their inadequate core systems. 27 Jun 2011 10:20 AM View full post on WBC | RSS Business News Feed | Business Spectator
Banks struggle to overcome outlook: report
Friday, June 24th, 2011Westpac only major bank to capture retail fund inflows. 23 Jun 2011 3:17 PM View full post on WBC | RSS Business News Feed | Business Spectator
Banks replace security keys in wake of cyber attacks
Sunday, June 12th, 2011ANZ, Westpac replacing "SecurID" electronic keys. 11 Jun 2011 9:10 AM View full post on WBC | RSS Business News Feed | Business Spectator
Westpac: NZ banks downgraded in line with Aussie parents
Saturday, May 28th, 2011Westpac: NZ banks downgraded in line with Aussie parents... 27 May 2011 19:20 PM View full post on WBC | RSS Business News Feed | Business Spectator
Market up as Moody’s downgrades big banks
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011The Australian share market has closed higher after what has been a volatile day of trading. View full post on ABC News: Business
The 3% factor – breaking the banks’ silence on gambling
Monday, May 16th, 2011Pursuing the Henry Review's recommendations on gambling would be shrewd, but what incentive is there for the states given problem gamblers supply 3 per cent of tax revenue? And why are the banks staying silent? 12 May 2011 10:20 AM View full post on WBC | RSS Business News Feed | ...