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The royal commission is about to grill the chiefs of the big four banks. Here's why soon they mightn't exist

  • Written by Pat McConnell, Visiting Fellow, Macquarie University Applied Finance Centre, Macquarie University
The royal commission is about to grill the chiefs of the big four banks. Here's why soon they mightn't existFirst up before the Royal Commission on Monday will be the chief executive of the Commonwealth Bank. The era of the big four banks might be ending.Shutterstock

It will be worth watching the final round of hearings at the banking royal commission, which begin on Monday. The chief executives of each of the big four will be recalled for reexaminations....

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