Banking Newsletter - March 2010

The New Year has brought with it more positive economic news, with many sectors and geographies showing signs of recovery, particularly in Australia. That said, 2010 is still likely to be a difficult year for many banks globally. It will be challenging for the industry, regulators and governments to successfully navigate their way through recovery and most importantly, rebuild trust with customers and the broader communities they serve.

Multi-branding in the banking sector: Untapped potential

In the wake of the GFC, many banking groups are finding themselves owning multiple brands. How to manage and get value from them is a key issue.

The RBA and mortgage interest rates

Coverage of the current debate in political, public and media circles around bank interest rate rises.

Basel proposals promise to raise regulatory bar for Australian banks

The implications of the post-financial crisis regulatory environment on banks' performance and the way they do business.

The changing landscape of liquidity regulation

We cover several important publications released by regulators in the liquidity space.

New consumer credit code coming soon

The National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 means significant changes for financial institutions that offer retail credit products to consumers.

International Distinguished Lecture Series

Jaime Caruana, Bank for International Settlements, recently spoke as part of the MCFS International Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by KPMG.

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Reform in Focus: Financial Centre Forum Report (the Johnson Report)

Our brief provides an analysis of the Johnson Report’s recommendations and the key implications for businesses in the financial services sector.

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