Hayne: an eloquent failure
All the Hayne report’s fine words are undone by the fact that he bottled it on obvious reforms.
Bank Inquiry
NAB chief cops Hayne’s flak
NAB chief Andrew Thorburn says he agrees with Hayne on the bank’s failure to consistently live up to its stated culture.
Shorten urges extra time
Bill Shorten has formally requested the PM add two weeks of sittings to deal with the fallout from the royal commission.
This is just the start
If the banks put profit before people, their super fund investors were cheering them every step of the way. Now we’ll all pay.
This is just Labor’s starting point
If the current political climate remains unchanged, Bill Shorten’s response to Kenneth Hayne’s final report becomes critical.
Super sting victim has nothing left to lose Single mum has nothing left to lose
Linda Somers was earning in the top income bracket when her life began to ‘totally unravel’.
Hands-off Hayne relying on Treasury forecast
For all the discussion about banks reluctant to lend and the impact on the economy, Hayne didn’t have a lot to say.
Arrogance sinks Henry’s fortunes
Arrogance and an unwillingness to take the NAB’s misconduct seriously were fatal flaws for Ken Henry and Andrew Thorburn.
Mortgage brokers face loss of income
Financial planners and mortgage brokers will have up to three years to fatten their books before losing their trailing commissions.
Parties gear up for bank-bashing poll
Labor and the Coalition are shaping up for an election battle over which party can be tougher on the banks.
Destitute couple say not much has changed Destitute couple say not much has changed
Dimity and Michael Hirst were left destitute when ANZ Bank sold their five farms in Tasmania.
Heads may roll as NAB slammed NAB heads may roll in probe
The tenures of National Australia Bank chairman Ken Henry and chief executive Andrew Thorburn were under a cloud last night.
Shorten inherits a powerful legacy Shorten inherits a powerful legacy
Who is responsible for a bank and financial system plagued by systemic misconduct and who is best to fix it?
Code to curb excesses in sales-driven culture
Insurers would be forced to make sections of their industry codes enforceable under the Hayne recommendations.
Investors will break out bubbly
Banks’ share prices may well surge as the modesty of the Hayne report dawns on investors and financial executives alike.
Executives ‘let off the hook’
Unions leaders have lashed out at the royal commission report, saying it lets bank executives off the hook.
Criminal cases ‘will take a decade to resolve’
It will take ‘a decade’ for regulators to work through a long list of referrals from the royal commission that include criminal charges.
Rewards bring out the Dibber dobbers
Incentives and protections would encourage whistleblowers to report rank misconduct.
Softer path for farmers in debt Softer path for farmers in debt
A national farm debt mediation scheme will be set up to intervene in disputes between distressed farmers and banks.
Mighty asset gets the focus it deserves
The final report of the royal commission contains 76 recommendations. Seven of these relate directly to superannuation.
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