Emma Ryan

Business environment still 'favourable' despite slump: NAB

Conditions and confidence among Australian businesses has remained "well above average levels" despite suffering a decline in April, according to NAB chief economist Alan ...

LENDER • Wed, 11 May 2016

Queensland bank set for rebrand

A Queensland-based lender has announced it will change its trading name in an attempt to secure future growth and remain relevant with members.

ECONOMY • Tue, 10 May 2016

Analysis: The aftermath of the 2016 budget

The 2016 federal budget has been met with mixed reviews. However, it was generally good news for business owners in the mortgage and real estate industries.

ECONOMY • Thu, 05 May 2016

Industry expert calls for universal land taxes

A prominent industry analyst has called for universal land taxes to be introduced after new figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that the majority of ...

ECONOMY • Thu, 05 May 2016

Industry figures applaud RBA cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to slash the official cash rate to a new historic low is positive news for both the economy and borrowers, according to a number ...

ECONOMY • Tue, 03 May 2016

MyState announces key board changes

ASX-listed banking and wealth management group MyState Limited has announced the retirement of one of its directors and appointed a replacement.

ECONOMY • Tue, 03 May 2016

RBA rate cut ‘may not be enough’

After 12 months with no movement, the Reserve Bank of Australia is tipped to cut the official interest rate to a historic new low.

ECONOMY • Mon, 02 May 2016

Mortgage manager hits billion-dollar milestone

An Australian mortgage manager has achieved a record-high level of loan volumes as a result of its partnership with a regional bank.

ECONOMY • Thu, 28 Apr 2016

Turnbull hits back at critics over negative gearing

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has defended the Coalition’s position after coming under criticism for ruling out any changes to negative gearing.

ECONOMY • Wed, 27 Apr 2016