Economy

Jan 23 2017

Approvals for apartments in Brisbane remain considerably higher than their 10-year average, according to a new research report.

Jan 20 2017

A resurgence in investor lending could see the Reserve Bank lift the cash rate earlier than expected, according to a market analyst.

Jan 19 2017

The Sedgwick Review into remuneration has found that cross-selling targets carry “particular risks of inappropriate outcomes” and identified a number of issues with the way bank staff are ...

Jan 18 2017

A Queensland-based bank has announced discounts on variable and fixed rates for both owner-occupied and investment loans.

Jan 18 2017

Finding a bank that allows you to borrow more is becoming increasingly difficult in an environment of increased regulation, according to an industry leader.

Jan 18 2017

Despite protectionist rhetoric from the US and gloomy forecasts from the IMF, Deloitte believes three factors suggest global growth is about to surprise on the upside, with Asia leading the ...

Jan 17 2017

Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook on the Australian banking sector to negative from stable due to an increase in macroeconomic risks and high household debt.

Jan 17 2017

The United States Justice Department and the District of Columbia have reached a US$864 million ($1.1 billion) settlement agreement with a global credit ratings agency.

Jan 17 2017

US banks face increasing risk levels as underwriting standards continue to lower amid rising loan volumes, the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has said.