Economy

Jun 20 2016

Australia’s low inflation figures are helping to “absorb the shock of lower commodity prices”, says HSBC.

Jun 20 2016

Do you know what the balance of your super fund is today? Did it increase in value last year? Perhaps you know how much you paid your super fund in fees to manage your money for you?

Jun 17 2016

Developers are struggling to achieve pre-sales on new apartments amid increasing barriers for foreign buyers, says a senior Sydney banker.

Jun 17 2016

The chief executive of an online property agency says the recent government hikes to foreign investor surcharges and taxes could backfire.

Jun 17 2016

The World Bank has cut its forecast for global economic growth as “stronger headwinds” buffet both emerging markets and developing economies.

Jun 16 2016

Mutual lender CUA announced today it is cutting fixed interest rates for owner-occupiers by up to 0.43 per cent, with its two-year fixed rate for owner-occupiers falling to 3.96 per cent.

Jun 16 2016

A leading bank executive has warned that lawyers could soon prey on mortgage professionals as today’s lending standards become unacceptable tomorrow in light of ongoing regulatory changes

Jun 16 2016

Heritage Bank has hired an experienced marketing professional in a bid to strengthen its focus on customers and digital technology.

Jun 16 2016

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has slammed the state government’s decision to introduce an additional surcharge to foreign investors, arguing that the new policy could not ...