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Q3 CPI shifts cash rate expectations
25 October 2023

The quarterly inflation data has sounded alarms among economists, as a hawkish RBA and slowing inflation falls could point towards another rate hike.

Auswide Bank selects new leadership
25 October 2023

The non-major bank has announced the appointment of its new managing director and chief executive.

FHB market share near 8-year low: NAB
25 October 2023

The major bank’s latest property survey has found that market share of first home buyers sank in 3Q23.

Aussies wait for market conditions to shift before buying 
25 October 2023

More Australians are delaying home purchases in anticipation of declining property prices.

Federal government appoints Housing Australia board member
25 October 2023

The Albanese government has appointed its first Housing Australia board member since its rebranding.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank focuses on digital offerings
25 October 2023

The non-major bank is looking to further enhance its digital offerings while still maintaining its physical branch network, according to its chief executive.

Upward pressure on inflation expected
24 October 2023

While there is an anticipated upward pressure on inflation due to global instability and higher petrol prices, it may not fuel another cash rate hike.

Auswide Bank eyes third-party channel to grow loan book
24 October 2023

Having achieved its strongest-ever loan book growth in the financial year 2023, the ASX-listed lender is now focusing on third-party banking for its next period of growth and development.

Bluestone updates SMSF policies 
24 October 2023

The non-bank lender has recently introduced significant changes to its lending policy, aiming to provide increased flexibility to brokers and their clients.

RBA records $6bn in losses due to rate rises
23 October 2023

The central bank has recorded substantial losses over 2022 and 2023, but assures it can still perform its key policy functions.

November sellers achieve highest prices: PropTrack
23 October 2023

Sellers should aim to sell in November, according to PropTrack, with the month achieving the highest national price difference.

Risk, cost and low awareness slowing open banking
23 October 2023

Open banking adoption has been slowed by concerns about competitive disadvantage and a lack of awareness, according to open banking provider Frollo.

Firstmac prices $500m RMBS issue
23 October 2023

The non-bank lender has confirmed it has successfully priced an RMBS issue priced at over $500 million.

Mutual lender reports strong mortgage growth following merger
20 October 2023

The mutual banking group achieved strong home loan growth in the financial year 2023, according to its inaugural annual results as a merged entity.

Properties sell faster amid increasing house prices
20 October 2023

As property values have nearly recovered their losses incurred in 2022, the number of days a property remains on the market has steadily decreased.