Economy

Turnbull deposed, new PM to take office
24 August 2018
Parliament house, prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, Scott Morrison

A new Prime Minister is set to assume office, with the coalition government’s prolonged leadership dispute drawing to a close.

PM to step down if leadership spill ensues
24 August 2018
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, step down, spill motion

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said that he “will not stand” as a candidate for the Liberal Party leadership if a spill motion is declared today.

Sub $400k home sales falling despite price drop
24 August 2018
mortgagebusiness

The decline in national dwelling values has had little effect on the rate of home sales in the most affordable segment of the property market, according to the latest CoreLogic research.

AMP drops rates as competition intensifies
24 August 2018
mortgagebusiness

The non-major lender has dropped interest rates on its variable owner-occupied and investment home loan offerings amid “intense” competition.

What is wealthy in Australia?
22 August 2018
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A recent poll has shown that wealth is a subjective term, with some Australians believing that being “wealthy” means you’re earning between $60,000 and $80,000.

AMP appoints new CEO
22 August 2018
AMP, new CEO, Francesco De Ferrari

The wealth giant has announced the permanent replacement of interim CEO Mike Wilkins.

RBA ‘disappointed’ by banks’ delay to roll out NPP
22 August 2018
mortgagebusiness

The RBA’s assistant governor for financial system, Michele Bullock, has said that she is “disappointed” by the major banks’ slow progress with the New Payments Platform, but that she does ...

‘No major relief’ in sight as pressures persist: Bank CEO
22 August 2018
mortgagebusiness

Funding cost pressures are set to continue, placing further pressure on smaller banks in a “very competitive” lending landscape, the CEO of a non-major bank has said.

Non-bank announces ‘major strategic partnership’ with fintech
21 August 2018
strategic partnership, Homeloans Ltd,  Macquarie-backed fintech, mortgage market

Homeloans Ltd has entered into a “strategic partnership” with a Macquarie-backed fintech, which has been founded by two former NAB executives in a bid to take a “bigger slice” of the ...

ASX invests in e-conveyancing venture
21 August 2018
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The Australian Securities Exchange has announced that it has invested nearly $7 million into electronic property conveyancing and settlement venture Sympli Australia as part of a 50 per cent ...