Trump is pushing for US economic growth.

Why Trump just gave America’s banks the answers before a crucial test

We shouldn’t be surprised that 32 of America’s biggest banks just passed their annual exam with flying colours. They already knew the answers.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz

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Banks have long been targeted by cybercriminals,and AI is raising that risk.

The AI craze is a double-edged sword for our banking giants

Bankers’ enthusiasm for AI has lately been drowned out by the warnings about the growing risk of turbocharged cyberattacks.

  • Clancy Yeates
The finance regulator has underlined the growing risk of underinsurance.

The $16 billion shadow hanging over Australia’s financial system

The number of homes lacking adequate insurance could be 1 million more by 2050,says a “stress test” by the finance regulator.

  • Clancy Yeates
CBUS chairman Wayne Swan.

Sorry two years for CBUS shows it’s time super members got a say

There’s no way of knowing what members in the $100 billion fund think,as they are never asked.

  • The Age's View
Health insurance premiums are rising.

Health insurance just became more expensive. Here’s what you need to know

The biggest rise in premiums in eight years will hit 15 million Australians from April. See how it affects your health fund.

  • Angus Thomson
HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey apologised for the delays and said the fund would cooperate with the regulator.

$100b super giant slapped over ‘severe,prolonged disruption’

The regulator has imposed extra licence conditions on HESTA after a technology change that meant members were unable to access their accounts online for about six weeks.

  • Clancy Yeates
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New restrictions will apply to bank loans for property.

Pump the brakes:Lending restrictions slapped on banks as property risks grow

The banking regulator is stepping in to cap new lending to highly geared borrowers,amid warnings of risks in the property market.

  • Shane Wright andClancy Yeates
A surge in investor activity,fuelled by strong lending by the nation’s banks,could force new rules to slowdown the market.

‘Put the brakes on’:Record $40b investor blitz has banking regulator on high alert

The value of mortgages taken out by property investors has soared more than a third in just six months. It could force new rules to curb their enthusiasm.

  • Shane Wright andClancy Yeates
Former Xinja chief executive Eric Wilson has been disqualified from banking for eight years.

‘Serious failures’:Former Xinja CEO disqualified for eight years

The former chief executive of the hyped up neobank Xinja has been disqualified by the prudential regulator for eight years after a lengthy investigation.

  • Charlotte Grieve
Super funds.

Super’s big test is working,but there is a fatal flaw

The prudential regulator’s testing regime is shining a light across much of the superannuation sector. But it’s great for only one set of fund members.

  • Bec Wilson