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New home building activity could fall 15% this year

Residential building activity is expected to dwindle in the coming years as the housing market absorbs the record-high number of works completed in 2018.

ECONOMY • Thu, 28 Feb 2019

‘Dip in market’ shouldn’t lead to ‘dip in policy’

The Property Council of Australia has expressed concern that the policy focus in NSW has shifted away from housing ahead of the state election, which could lead to a raft ...

ECONOMY • Thu, 28 Feb 2019

SME lender terminates CFO

Axsesstoday’s chief financial officer has been terminated by the lender’s newly appointed chief executive, who is now on the hunt for a permanent replacement.

LENDER • Wed, 27 Feb 2019

ASIC alludes to criminal proceedings

In its update on the implementation of Commissioner Hayne’s recommendations, the corporate regulator has hinted that it is investigating 13 specific referrals.

REGULATION • Thu, 21 Feb 2019

APRA’s ability to promote stability to be reviewed

Australia’s prudential regulator will be under the microscope next month when an independent review into its capabilities in promoting financial stability and responding ...

REGULATION • Mon, 11 Feb 2019

AFCA appoints small business ombudsman

AFCA has announced the appointment of a former Victorian Small Business Commissioner as its first dedicated small business ombudsman.

ECONOMY • Mon, 11 Feb 2019

UBank launches AI mortgage application assistant

A new artificial intelligence-powered mortgage application assistant will soon be able to answer customer questions in natural language, UBank has announced.

LENDER • Sun, 10 Feb 2019

Former Citibank exec joins P2P lender

A peer-to-peer lender has announced the appointment of a former Citibank executive as its chief marketing officer.

LENDER • Wed, 06 Feb 2019

ADI licence granted to former religious charitable fund

A former religious charitable development fund is now operating as an ADI after being awarded a licence.

ECONOMY • Sun, 03 Feb 2019