Economy

Aug 16 2018

The central bank’s cash rate outlook will not be swayed by the latest rise in the wage growth index, according to analysts.

Aug 15 2018

Australians would rather do their taxes or sit in traffic than boost their financial data security, a new survey has revealed.

Aug 15 2018

First home buyers could be exposing themselves to “significant risk” as they dip into the housing market in increasing numbers, according to CoreLogic’s head of research Cameron Kusher

Aug 15 2018

The Australian government has revealed its nomination for the role of executive director at the International Monetary Fund.

Aug 14 2018

A regional bank has revealed its full-year 2018 financial results, reporting a fall in residential mortgage settlements amid “challenging” conditions.

Aug 14 2018

Former prime minister John Howard has called on the financial services royal commission to “bear in mind the stability and contribution” of the banking sector before making its determination

Aug 13 2018

There are lessons to be learned from our American cousins after a national mortgage provider lost its discrimination case for calling older workers “dinosaurs”.

Aug 10 2018

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced changes to the group’s executive structure and team, centring around three key customer groups — consumer, business and agribusiness.

Aug 10 2018

Five Australian lender s have agreed to improve their compliance measures and controls for deposit accounts, following an industry-wide review from the corporate watchdog.