Economy

Stamp duty costs prompt homeowners to renovate
22 November 2016
mortgagebusiness

The number of property transactions across NSW have hit a four-year low as homeowners elect to undertake renovations rather than sell their properties in a bid to avoid stamp duty.

Non-bank prices $145m RMBS re-issue
21 November 2016
mortgagebusiness

Australia’s largest non-bank lender has priced a $145 million issue of RMBS at 130 basis points over the bank bill swap rate.

Bank behaviour ‘disappointing’, says shadow minister
21 November 2016
mortgagebusiness

A senior government official has delivered an update on the latest financial policies installed by Labor officials, calling out instances of bank misconduct as “disappointing”.

Digital revolution ‘a strategic crisis’ for banks
18 November 2016
mortgagebusiness

Leaders of several fintech groups have said the “significant friction” that exists within the traditional banking and finance system has made it “ripe for disruption” from technological ...

Rising debt fears could spell end of RBA rate cuts
18 November 2016
mortgagebusiness

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has indicated that rate cuts could be off the table as cheap money fuels record-high levels of household debt.

Nearly two-thirds of Aussies worried about retirement funds
18 November 2016
mortgagebusiness

The majority of Australians are concerned that they will not have enough money to retire comfortably, new research has revealed.

New banking platform signs first ADI client
18 November 2016
mortgagebusiness

Following the launch of its new banking technology, mortgage broking and banking solution company Rubik Financial has announced the signing of its first Rubik Model Bank client.

Bank business models under threat: EY
17 November 2016
mortgagebusiness

Global banks are under "tremendous" pressure from investors to boost return on equity (ROE) at the same time as regulators are increasing their capital requirements, says EY.

Large capitals lose economic momentum
17 November 2016
mortgagebusiness

The growth of the economy in the country’s two largest capital cities is slowing, according to new research.

Banks warned against ‘rolling the dice’ as growth slows
15 November 2016
mortgagebusiness

The prudential regulator has cautioned banks about the temptation to “save a few pennies” and drive growth in a low-interest rate environment by resorting to risky behaviour.