Economy

Economic forecaster BIS Shrapnel predicts the Australian economy will remain sluggish for a few more years before recovering as the exchange rate falls.

Australian SMEs are the world’s most advanced users of currency risk hedging tools, according to new research by Associated Foreign Exchange (AFEX).

Australian-listed marketplace lender DirectMoney has announced new strategic partnerships with a leading brokerage and a growing aggregation group.

A listed Australian lender has recorded a surge in branded mortgage settlements over the 12 months to 30 June but saw a considerable fall in profit.

Standard Life Investments believes that while the "self-sustaining" economic recovery in the US will soon drive interest rates higher there, the Reserve Bank of Australia is unlikely to ...

It’s been a tumultuous month for Australia’s big four banks.

Despite expressing concern about “very troubling” property spruiker activity, Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has signalled the government is open to keeping borrowing in super on the ...

NAB's latest monthly business survey shows that Australia’s economic outlook continues to be “mixed and patchy”.

Australian lender ME has announced a strategic partnership with superannuation administration, data analytics and registry company Link Group to jointly deliver integrated innovations for ...

Marketplace lending is one of the biggest disruptions faced by the Australian financial sector. It is the democratisation of consumer lending, and promises to shake up a market dominated by ...