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Household spending won’t normalise until rates are cut
13 November 2024

Inflation is down and spending has risen slightly, showing signs of some normalcy returning to peoples’ purchasing habits. However, we won’t see a substantial shift until rates are cut, says ...

How to foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace
13 November 2024

Organisations must go beyond recruiting a diverse workforce and embed a culture of inclusion to reap the benefits, according to one executive.

Housing to influence the majority of Aussies next election
12 November 2024

A new report has found that housing issues are set to be the most influential decider for Australians this coming election.

Geography matters as a broker
12 November 2024

In the modern workforce, remote working has made working across borders and interstate far easier. For brokers, however, geography can play an important role in remaining effective.

Why has SMSF property investing seen a surge?
12 November 2024

The head of a brokerage has shed light on the growing popularity of SMSF lending.

Calls for United Nations to address bank lending for renewable energy
12 November 2024

The 2024 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP29) kicks off this week. Calls for the discussions to address bank lending for renewable energy have cropped up, with some adamant ...

Mortgage application rise signals ‘glimmers’ of improved consumer confidence
11 November 2024

An increase in mortgage demand has suggested that consumer confidence is beginning to improve amid rate cut expectations.

Despite economic challenges business investment remains strong
11 November 2024

The Treasury’s analysis of Australia’s economic performance highlighted plenty of concerning trends. However, business investment remained strong, showing commercial and asset finance ...

Fixed-rate rollover continuing to drive up mortgage interest charges
11 November 2024

Mortgage interest charges have continued to rise, however, have been offset by lower fuel and electricity prices.

ANZ ‘fully committed’ to brokers after record high flows
8 November 2024

ANZ has continued to be the top supporter of brokers among the majors, with broker flows hitting record highs and the proprietary channel seeing a drop.

NAB broker flows drop as it focuses on proprietary channel
8 November 2024

The major bank’s new loans originated from the third-party channel have dipped amid a competitive market.

Small businesses being hit from all sides: Is change on the horizon?
8 November 2024

Aussie SMEs are doing it tough with compounding issues placing enormous pressure on these vital businesses. Greener pastures may be in sight, however.

Resimac’s Rocket runs 560 kms for charity
8 November 2024

Rodney ‘Rocket’ Cottam recently completed a gruelling endurance marathon for charity: running 560 kilometres in a week.

Transparent promotion frameworks vital in financial services  
8 November 2024

A global investment management firm executive has called for standardised promotion policies to close the “gendered promotion gap”.

Bank economists firm on February rate cut
7 November 2024

A February interest rate cut is still on the table despite a lack of guidance on the outlook for the cash rate for the beginning of 2025.