Economy

The Adviser’s premier annual event has taken out the top gong at one of Australia’s most established awards ceremonies.

ING Direct has welcomed the government’s commitment to improve the use of data to create trusted digital identities, making banking more efficient and easier for customers.

New research from comparison website finder.com.au shows Australians have a preference for saving money in the bank rather than borrowing for a home loan.

Another big four bank has followed Westpac in hiking its variable rates.

Global debtor finance specialist Bibby has appointed a new state manager for NSW and ACT.

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has welcomed the move made by the federal government to see the end of “card gouging”.

It’s been 10 months since the FSI published its final report. Now the government has made its decision on recommendations that will reshape the Australian mortgage market.

The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has welcomed the federal government’s response to the Financial System Inquiry (FSI), labelling it “great news for consumers”.

A new report from the Housing Industry Association and CoreLogic RP Data shows there was some relief from the tight land market conditions in the June 2015 quarter.

The NSW government will sell vacant crown land with the potential to deliver more than 100 dwellings in Sydney.