Economy

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

A major bank has decreased its one-year fixed rate for owner-occupied and investment home loans and increased its fixed-rates for longer terms, effective immediately.

A non-major lender has appointed a former Westpac mortgage executive to the newly created role of head of retail banking.