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AMP bolsters protections against financial abuse

The non-major bank has announced strengthened safeguards for vulnerable customers at risk of financial abuse.

New Housing Supply Council members unveiled

The National Housing Supply and Affordability Council’s key appointments have been made public, ushering in a promising era ...

Bank cheques will cease to be issued from 2025

The government has released the proposed timeline for winding down Australia’s cheques system.

What’s next for Connective?

ANALYSIS While Connective has successfully appealed some of the grounds of its shareholder dispute, the company will have a ...

WA house building will ‘defy’ RBA efforts: HIA

While national sales of new homes remain low, Western Australia seems to have bucked the trend, HIA has found.

Victoria’s granny flat reforms kick in

Victorians can now build a small second home in Victoria without the need for a planning permit amid fresh reforms.

Government should review merits of switching banks: ACCC

The merits of bank portability should be reviewed by government and banks should be more proactive and transparent about ...

BCCC flags concerns over Code breaches

The committee has raised concerns over Code breaches pertaining to supporting customers facing financial challenges.

CBA Home Buying Index down in November

The major bank has recorded another drop in its Home Buying Index throughout the month of November.

Albanese government to respond to Home Loan Price Inquiry

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed that Treasury will examine the outstanding recommendations of the 2020 ACCC Home Loan ...

RBA reveals how mortgagors are faring

While the RBA has deemed Australia’s mortgage health as ‘resilient’, it acknowledges a rise in the number of borrowers ...

Property sector confidence up, concerns remain: PCA

Confidence in the Australian property sector has lifted, however, concerns around housing affordability and supply still ...

Unemployment ticks up to 3.9%: ABS

Australia’s unemployment rate has continued to increase, the ABS has revealed.

LIXI appoints 2 board members

The not-for-profit organisation has announced the appointment of two new board members.

Less than 50% of future FHBs likely to use brokers 

Only four in 10 future first-time borrowers are likely to choose the mortgage broking channel, according to new research ...

MYEFO shows $6.5bn towards housing: Treasurer

The federal government’s latest MYEFO has revealed the moves made to combat the country’s housing supply and affordability ...

Steven Miles to be appointed next Qld Premier 

The former deputy will soon assume leadership of the state, after his only competition has withdrawn their candidacy.

AUSTRAC sets sights on non-bank lenders

The anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism capabilities of non-bank lenders and financiers will come under scrutiny by ...

Major banks move to speed up business lending

Two major lenders have announced moves to hasten the process of business lending.

Home buyer sentiment lifts in December: Westpac

The major bank has recorded a shift in home buyer sentiment, however, levels still remain weak by historical standards.

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