Economy

Legislation banning most foreign buyers from purchasing existing residential property in New Zealand has passed its third and final reading in New Zealand Parliament.

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

The draft legislation that is expected to underpin Australia’s new Consumer Data Right (CDR) has been released for public review and feedback.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.