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05 December 2019 • By Sarah Simpkins • 1 min read

RBNZ orders big 4 to raise $19.1bn capital

New Zealand’s central bank has decided the Kiwi arms of the big four will now have to almost double their total capital, an estimated combined ...

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Bligh backflips on Royal Commission

Australian Banking Association CEO Anna Bligh has changed her tune on the royal commission, saying “sunlight is a powerful disinfectant”

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RBA holds steady

BREAKING The RBA has kept interest rates steady, with economists now predicting a cut in early 2020. While the prospect of a cut was heightened by ...

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Citi communication gap linked to Westpac breaches

Labor MP Andrew Leigh has speculated a lack of upfront information from Citi contributed to Westpac’s downfall, with the US multinational being ...

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APRA weighing options against Westpac

APRA’s chairman has indicated the regulator is considering what action it can take against Westpac, mulling over the accountability, governance and ...

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What’s next for Westpac?

With the post-mortem firmly underway, the federal government interrogated Australia’s peak banking association on what Westpac should do next

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ASIC investigates Sydney fund manager

ASIC has launched an investigation into Sydney-based Regal Funds Management, over its trading into certain securities. The listed fund manager told ...

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APRA, ASIC pledge closer partnership

APRA and ASIC have signed an updated collaboration agreement, committing to deepen their cooperation and improve their information sharing

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Westpac opens the emergency exit for retail investors

Westpac will provide a withdrawal option for retail investors who applied for shares in its $500 million share purchase plan prior to AUSTRAC airing ...

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Westpac heads to face accountability law

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has confirmed Westpac’s leadership team will be examined against the Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR)

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