Economy

Dec 12 2015

The stamp duty on housing has become an added obstacle to those wishing to enter Sydney and Melbourne’s property market, compounding the effect of higher asking prices, researchers have ...

Dec 11 2015

One of Australia’s most recognised brands has revealed plans to expand its own suite of white-label products, covering everything from home loans to credit and debit cards.

Dec 11 2015

An Australian chief economist believes recent data could indicate that business conditions are being driven by more than a change in leadership.

Dec 11 2015

New figures from Roy Morgan Research reveal that business confidence decreased last month but remains positive compared to previous years.

Dec 10 2015

Labor Senator Sam Dastyari says ASIC’s findings from an investigation into the rigging of the bank bill swap rate (BBSW) will be “explosive” for Australia’s major lenders.

Dec 10 2015

NAB shareholders will no doubt be pleased with the group’s decision to offload its UK assets, but a closer look at Clydesdale provides vital insights into a broker-focused mortgage strategy

Dec 10 2015

Moody’s Investors Service believes that while banks in many countries have improved their capitalisation and strengthened their balance sheets, key risks could derail their progress.

Dec 9 2015

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced that it has appointed Dr Graeme Woodbridge as its new chief economist.

Dec 9 2015

A new report from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has revealed a further decline in new home sales over the month of October.