Economy

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

The executive director of one of Australia’s biggest banks has expressed his concern over APRA’s decision to elevate the importance of ratings agencies in the risk assessment of mortgage ...

APRA’s proposed changes to Australia’s securitisation framework are a credit positive for banks, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

The number of banking apps accessed via smartwatches will reach 10 million in 2017, and will rise to more than 100 million by 2020.

Families from southern capitals are looking to the north for a better quality lifestyle at an affordable price, according to the chief executive of a Brisbane-based property group.