Emma Ryan

ASIC investigation exposes high price of consumer leases

The corporate watchdog has released a new report detailing the unforeseen costs associated with consumer leases.

REGULATION • Sun, 13 Sep 2015

Business confidence sinks to four-year low

Business confidence has declined further over August, dropping to its lowest level in four years, according to Roy Morgan Research.

ECONOMY • Wed, 09 Sep 2015

Westpac unveils growth strategy

Westpac has announced a number of new initiatives to improve the depth and duration of its customer relationships, as well as grow customer numbers over the next three ...

LENDER • Mon, 07 Sep 2015

Aussies in the dark on credit card rates

New research has revealed the majority of Australians are unaware of their credit card rates and fees.

ECONOMY • Mon, 07 Sep 2015

More Australians favour digital banking

The number of Australians undertaking “mobile-only banking" has tripled in just three years, according to Roy Morgan Research.

ECONOMY • Sun, 06 Sep 2015

Top economist slams APRA lending crackdown

A leading Australian economist has hit out at the prudential regulator’s decision to curb investor lending and questioned its 10 per cent speed limit.

LENDER • Thu, 03 Sep 2015

Genworth appoints new C-suite exec

Genworth Australia has announced the appointment of Andrew Cormack to the role of chief risk officer (CRO).

ECONOMY • Wed, 02 Sep 2015

Another rate cut forecast for 2015

The odds of a further cash rate cut this year are growing, with predictions it could happen as early as today, according to financial comparison website RateCity.

ECONOMY • Mon, 31 Aug 2015

Fannie Mae launches lower income mortgage

US-based mortgage giant Fannie Mae has unveiled a new lending option aimed at helping borrowers with lower and moderate incomes access an affordable and sustainable ...

LENDER • Wed, 26 Aug 2015