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Stablecoins a key to instant access to global credit markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
... the blockchain - via the smart contract," she said. "However, it's important to note that this is not about replacing banks, it's about extending the reach of financial services to people and businesses that have not previously had a seat at ...

Super the backbone of stressed financial ecosystem: APRA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
... super systems, deployed a 12-month scenario involving liquidity pressures exceeding any experienced by large Australian banks over the past 50 years, and found member withdrawals and switching significantly surpassing levels observed during COVID-19. ...

Union calls on RBA staff to reject pay offer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... employee, quoted anonymously by the union, said the offer lagged comparable agreements across the public sector and major banks while failing to reflect ongoing cost of living pressures. Speaking with Financial Standard, a spokesperson for the RBA said ...

HSBC Bank fined $35m in landmark scam-protection failures

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... affected customers. ASIC said the judgement "is one of the first of its kind globally and reinforces the core responsibility of banks to protect their customers from scams." The regulator launched legal proceedings in late 2024, alleging the bank failed ...

ASX puts 25% cap on new share issuances during mergers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... significant impact on shareholders. It received 45 submissions from asset managers, industry bodies, law firms, investment banks and listed entities.

APRA opens consultation to governance reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... 2028. APRA chair John Lonsdale commented: "Strong governance is fundamental to the safety, resilience and performance of banks, insurers and super funds. Over a long period of time, APRA has observed that problems at our regulated entities can be frequently ...

Banks gaining on private credit firms in construction lending

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
A recent survey by Stamford Capital found major banks are returning to construction lending compared to 2023 when most banks chose to sit on the sidelines. Throughout March and April 2026, the advisory firm conducted an online survey of 110 lenders ...

US and Aussie shares 'incredibly divergent': UniSuper

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... and Rio Tinto gained 16% and 11% respectively during May. However, the Australian market faced headwinds elsewhere. Major banks fell between 4% and 7% following a disappointing reporting season, while several large cap companies including CSL, ASX and ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... inflation is generally lower because of the currency. It means the spending power of the consumer is higher. It means central banks can cut rates without worrying, and it means growth picks up and investment picks up. It's a virtuous cycle," Taylor ...

Marex Group expands structured products to HNWIs

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... unlock the market's growth potential," Fayard said. "Across APAC, we have been collaborating with a number of private banks to develop customised structured products on any asset classes, and a similar approach can be anticipated in Australia." In ...