Economy

Sep 23 2015

Sydney’s auction clearance rate has declined for the third straight weekend and finished behind Melbourne for the fourth consecutive time.

Sep 22 2015

A listed Australian bank has recorded strong loan growth over the year to 30 June but an ongoing investment spend on new technology has resulted in a fall in pre-tax profits.

Sep 22 2015

WA-based lender Goldfields Money has announced the appointment of Michael Verkuylen as its acting CEO following the termination of David Holden last week.

Sep 22 2015

Nine out of 10 small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are unaware of their credit score, a recent survey has revealed.

Sep 22 2015

Colliers International has launched a new offering for corporate occupiers who require high-performance workplaces to increase productivity.

Sep 21 2015

Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens has spoken out about the seriousness of housing affordability and suggested how the nation can better accommodate future generations of home buyers.

Sep 21 2015

With Australia’s big four banks enjoying an increase of just over one million in their number of personal customers in the four years to July 2015, one of the majors has clearly dominated ...

Sep 21 2015

The former leader of one of Australia’s most recognisable retail chains has said that Australia is a victim of its own success, as 25 years of continuous economic growth have put the brakes ...

Sep 21 2015

Underwhelming housing finance data and a drop in consumer confidence stress the need for the Reserve Bank to lower the official cash rate, according to one wealth group.