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S&P upgrades outlook following ‘orderly’ housing correction
28 October 2019
S&P Global

The ratings agency has revised its outlook for the Australian banking sector in response to stabilisation in the residential property market. 

FHB reforms plagued by uncertainty
25 October 2019
House for sale

The federal government is yet to fine-tune its FHB loan scheme, with administrators unable to shed further light on the initiative.

Complexities putting AI implementation at a ‘standstill’
24 October 2019
mortgagebusiness

A new report has flagged risks associated with the implementation of AI technology, which could be inhibiting financial services firms from reaping the benefits of efficiency improvements

Westpac to wear additional $341m in remediation
23 October 2019
Westpac to wear additional $341m in remediation

 A big four bank has announced that its cash earnings will be hit by a further $341 million in remediation costs.

Australia to lead global real estate ‘bust’
23 October 2019
Cloudy suburbs

The residential property market remains “overvalued” and is approaching a tipping point, an economist has said, despite recent signs of a market rebound.

‘Highly inefficient’ stamp duty under review
23 October 2019
Sold sign

The debate surrounding the efficacy of stamp duty has resurfaced, with the NSW government launching a new review into its revenue system.   

FOMO set to strengthen Sydney market
23 October 2019
Raine & Horne

Sydney’s property market could stay strong until Christmas, as buyers experience the fear of missing out, according to Raine & Horne’s executive chairman.

Valiant secures $12.5m equity raise
22 October 2019
Handshake

The online SME loan comparison platform has announced that it has closed a $12.5-million series B equity funding, with Salesforce and ANZ supporting the funding round.

Auction clearance rates hold steady
22 October 2019
For sale sign

Capital city preliminary clearance rates decreased marginally from last weekend but remained relatively steady week-on-week.

RBA granted ‘short-term breathing space’ in march to QE
21 October 2019
RBA

The central bank may put its march into negative rate territory on hold in light of the latest labour market data, but quantitative easing remains on the table, according to analysts.