Economy

Feb 22 2019

The federal opposition has released its response to the final report of the banking royal commission, agreeing to 75 of the 76 recommendations, but not agreeing to a consumer-pays broker ...

Feb 21 2019

The Australian Labor Party has expressed its commitment to “clean up” the banking system, including through the introduction of three bills.

Feb 21 2019

A bill designed to enshrine whistleblower protections for the reporting of misconduct in the corporate, financial, and credit sectors has passed both houses of parliament.  

Feb 21 2019

Home loan delinquencies have increased nationwide, with mortgages more than 90 days in arrears rising to a record high, according to new data from Standard & Poor’s.

Feb 21 2019

Bendigo Bank has partnered with Swinburne University of Technology to open a new Community Bank and use its profits to “enhance” educational opportunities and community development.

Feb 20 2019

The property industry’s united opposition to Labor’s housing policy has been voiced in Canberra, while proponents of the housing reforms renew their push for the changes.

Feb 20 2019

The decline in home values across Sydney and Melbourne has been “large by historical standards” and unreflective of a low mortgage rate environment, the RBA has said.

Feb 19 2019

The banking royal commission has not spurred a deterioration in satisfaction among customers of Australian banks operating in New Zealand, according to new research.

Feb 18 2019

ASIC is determined to flex its muscles, with a bill designed to enhance its enforcement powers one step closer to law.