Between the numbers and the briefings, Commonwealth Bank's quarterly results showed that Australia's banks have to find a way to manage a domestic slowdown, while planning for a European catastrophe.

ASB's parent, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), says its March quarter cash earnings rose about 3% to A$1.75 billion with ASB maintaining strong operating income and steady margins in a competitive environment.

Indonesia's banking sector is becoming a magnet for foreign firms willing to accept an uncertain investment environment in return for booming growth and an untapped market of tens of millions.

SYDNEY - The head of Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (CBA.AU) group retail banking services has resigned to take over as the chief executive of UK retail at the Royal Bank of Scotland.

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--The head of Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (CBA.AU) group retail banking services has resigned to take over as the chief executive of UK retail at the Royal Bank of Scotland.

By Gillian Tan Commonwealth Bank Australia has appointed former Royal Bank of Scotland managing director Geoff Carrick head of equity capital markets, people familiar with the matter told Deal Journal Australia.