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Next decade to be an era of digital disruptors
12 November 2018
mortgagebusiness

Companies that embrace digital disruption will dominate investment portfolios in the coming decade, according to fund manager Capital Group.

Weakening sentiment seeping into owner-occupied space
12 November 2018
mortgagebusiness

The decline in sentiment among investors has trickled into the owner-occupier space, where housing approvals have fallen to the lowest levels in eight years, according to an ANZ analysis of ...

Major bank fined for ‘unconscionable conduct’
9 November 2018
Major bank fined for ‘unconscionable conduct’

A big four bank has been fined $3.3 million, escaping a $58 million penalty proposed by the corporate regulator.

KPMG issues warning on delinquent mortgages
9 November 2018
KPMG

Professional services company KPMG has flagged concerns over a potential surge in mortgage arrears.

Conflicts lead to unintentional biased advice, RC hears
9 November 2018
mortgagebusiness

Conflicts of interest can significantly influence the type of advice provided to clients, regardless of the adviser’s intention, a professor has told the royal commission.

Major banks back HEM despite RC concerns
8 November 2018
Financial services

Three of the big four banks have expressed support for the Household Expenditure Measure, in response to concerns raised by the financial services royal commission.

CBA's mortgage growth slows as profits take a hit
8 November 2018
Mortgage house

The big four bank has reported “below system” mortgage growth, a rise in home loan arrears and a $150 million drop in its cash profits.

‘Hawkish’ RBA outlook could signal early rate hike
8 November 2018
mortgagebusiness

The Reserve Bank has “surprised” the market with its “upbeat” economic outlook, which could be a “precursor to a rate hike in relatively short order”, according to ANZ Research

Non-banks ‘chipping away’ at major bank share
7 November 2018
Non-banks ‘chipping away’ at major bank share

Initiatives aimed at increasing innovation and competition, particularly from non-bank lenders, are starting to “chip away” at the “entrenched position” of the major banks, new reports have ...

NSW government announces stamp duty reform
7 November 2018
mortgagebusiness

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has announced “significant” stamp duty reform designed to “reduce the tax burden on home buyers”.