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September 2012

The traditional underpinnings of Australian banking are under rapid change. Lurking in the background is the possibility of a full-scale Eurozone economic and financial meltdown. We really are in a transformative period.

This issue of our Banking Newsletter explores some of these changes.

Banks ponder new operating models

Deciding what constitutes the 'new normal' and adjusting their operating models accordingly is the big underlying issue for Australian banks today.

Adding more stiffening to internal audit

Guidance from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision reaffirms the case for a more robust and independent internal audit function within banks.

Using 'lean' to improve sales productivity

We discuss the value that 'lean' can add by improving financial services sales conversion rates and revenue.

Basel III tops Australian regulation agenda

Regulatory changes are impacting the way many banks are conducting their businesses. Basel III initiatives lie at the heart of this transformation.

Can we stop rogue trading?

Have you found errors in your trading floor or trading operations? Errors can provide insight into potential exploitation of system weaknesses.

Aligning tax regimes to support vital infrastructure investment

Bankers know funding long-term infrastructure investment is a huge challenge, and also tax is often a sticking point in getting a deal off the ground.

Key challenges to Asia's ascendency in the payments industry

As Asia's payments industry ascends, many payments participants – both inside and outside of Asia – are eyeing the market for opportunities.

Strengthening counterparty credit risk capital frameworks

We discuss the issues raised in APRA’s discussion paper outlining its proposals to strengthen the CCR capital framework for ADIs in Australia.

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September 2012

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