Australia

Australian banks' credit costs feared to increase from current low levels

Blame it on the unwinding of the global commodities cycle.

Australia's 4 major banks on a capital raising spree

They have raised almost AUD 16 billion of CET1 capital since May 2015.

DBS Bank officially opens Australia operations

The Sydney branch will focus on AU-Asia business flow.

Increasing housing market imbalances threaten Australian banks

Capital and underwriting discipline can maintain health.

Can Australian banks handle mortgage risks?

And how about higher risk loan types?

It's a bright 2014 for Australia, NZ covered bonds

Their issuers continue to support their programs.