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YBR sells superfund business
28 October 2019
YBR sells superfund business

Yellow Brick Road has sold its superfund business Brightday to Pearl Funds Management for an undisclosed sum, as it continues it focus on mortgages.

Government to review Pension Loans Scheme rates
28 October 2019
Josh Frydenberg

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced that the government is reviewing the interest rates of its Pension Loans Scheme, following calls for reverse mortgage interest rates to reflect the ...

Rate trajectory rides on Trump trade deal
28 October 2019
Donald Trump and Xi JinPing

The progress of trade negotiations between the US and China will determine the extent of the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy easing over the coming months, according to a ComSec economist

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.