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Big bank oligopoly ‘pricing power’ will prevail

Morningstar remains “cautiously optimistic” about Australia’s largest mortgage providers despite this week’s credit rating downgrade by Moody’s over housing market risks.

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ASIC and AFP investigating bank levy leak

The corporate regulator is working with the Australian Federal Police on an investigation into “suspicious trading” of major bank shares ahead of the announcement of the new bank levy in ...

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Aussies paying $9 a week in bank fees

There has been little change in bank fees paid by households as more than 900,000 new home loans were provided by Australian banks in the last year.

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Big four downgraded over housing risks

Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the credit ratings of 12 Australian banks including the major lenders, citing ‘elevated’ debt in the housing sector.

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Latest rate hike 'not in response to bank levy'

A major bank has announced further interest rate increases but says they are not in response to the bank levy.

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ING DIRECT appoints new APAC chief economist

A non-major lender has appointed a new chief economist and head of research for the Asia-Pacific region.

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Brokers help Firstmac hit $8bn milestone

The Brisbane based non-bank lender has grown its loan book to more than $8 billion in mortgages under management.

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AMP hits investors with 35-point hike, cuts LVR to 50%

The challenger bank has today announced changes to investor lending to manage its portfolio and align with regulatory requirements.

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Cash rate cut more likely than a hike

The RBA is more likely to cut the official interest rate than introduce a hike over the next 12 months, according to a leading economist.

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RBA bullish on economy despite housing and debt risks

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe is confident that Australia will experience stronger growth over the coming years but says house prices, rising debt levels and stagnant wage growth are a ...

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