Australia

13.36 million credit cards in circulation in Australia: study

Credit cards contributed about AU$18.6b in national debt due to accrued interest.

13.36 million credit cards in circulation in Australia: study

Credit cards contributed about AU$18.6b in national debt due to accrued interest.

Australian banks face elevated risk of credit losses: S&P

Whilst losses are projected to remain low, a sudden price drop in the housing market spell trouble for banks.

Improved mortgages to support ANZ’s earnings over the next two years

Net interest margin improved 7bps in the six months ending 31 March 2023.

Australia’s Macquarie Bank’s earnings to rise by retail banking business: S&P

The bank’s parent company will also enjoy income growth from outside Australia.

Australia-based CoinJar lays foot on US grounds

The CEO remains confident despite regulatory risks.

Australia, New Zealand’s banks face higher costs, weaker profits in H2 2023

Overall performance will be broadly similar to 2022, according to S&P Global Ratings

Cambodia inks MOUs with Solomon Islands, Fiji for payments innovation

The MOU will see the three countries cooperate in financial innovation.

US, Europe banking fiascos have little effect on Australian banks: analyst

They have different business models from banks in US and Europe.

Stable outlook for Australia’s Defence Bank: Moody’s

Asset quality pressures will remain contained.

Australia’s Alex Bank raising $20m

The bank’s lending strategy focuses on the consumer finance market.

Judo Bank's rapid growth to continue despite inflation, competition

Competition and higher cost of funding are likely to curtail some margin benefit, says S&P.

Weekly Global News Wrap: JPMorgan expects 20% revenue drop in Q1; CBA reports record profits

And Apple may look into into customers’ spending history, device ownership for BNPL services

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s earnings to remain robust over next 2 years: S&P

Housing risks lessen as local house prices continue its correction.