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Banks ‘committed’ to improving customer trust
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has welcomed a report that says banks and the finance industry have demonstrated ‘a clear commitment’ to improve customer ...
ECONOMY • Mon, 23 Jan 2017
HIA welcomes government focus on housing
The government’s appointment of a new Assistant Minister to the Treasurer to focus on housing affordability has been applauded by the Housing Industry Association.
Brisbane apartments heading for oversupply
Approvals for apartments in Brisbane remain considerably higher than their 10-year average, according to a new research report.
ECONOMY • Sun, 22 Jan 2017
All eyes on APRA as investor lending surges 20%
Fresh figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) suggest that investors are returning to the market, with investor lending growing by 21 per cent year-on-year
LENDER • Wed, 18 Jan 2017
Consumers’ views on finances drop
Recent research has found that households’ views towards their finances compared to a year ago fell by almost 5 per cent last week.
Suncorp chief steps down
The regional bank has announced that its chief transformation officer will leave the business, effective this month.
LENDER • Tue, 17 Jan 2017
OnDeck makes key appointment
The US-listed fintech lender has announced that the former CFO of SocietyOne will soon join their ranks to assist the company with its next phase of growth.
ECONOMY • Sun, 15 Jan 2017
ANZ asset finance business receives ratings downgrade
A global ratings agency has downgraded its long-term credit rating of UDC Finance (UDC), and will keep it on CreditWatch with negative implications pending its sale to ...
LENDER • Sun, 15 Jan 2017
Stamp duty ‘key barrier’ to affordability
The need for stamp duty reform in NSW has never been more urgent, according to the head of a major real estate franchise.
ECONOMY • Thu, 12 Jan 2017