Economy

Australia’s largest broking group has posted a record-breaking year in settlements during 2014-15, with its retail channel passing the $1 billion mark in June alone.

A litigation suit has been filed against the US federal government arguing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is “unconstitutional” and violates privacy rights, with implications ...

The leading credit analysis company has enhanced its identity verification services with a new acquisition.

With mining tax revenues falling and concerns over the Chinese economy, commentators are increasingly looking at how long real estate can support the national economy.

Australia’s first peer-to-peer lender, SocietyOne, has announced the appointment of Mitchel Harad as its new chief marketing officer.

A respected professor of Harvard Business School in the United States has told Mortgage Business Australian companies potentially face a leadership crisis in years to come.

For the second consecutive month, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has reduced its official cash rate by 25 basis points.

Australia’s financial system is at risk of being destabilised by climate change, according to a new report by The Climate Institute.

A credit ratings agency and a banking body have voiced their support for higher capital being held by Australia’s biggest banks for residential mortgages.

Small- to medium-sized enterprise owners are more focused on business planning in 2015 compared to last year, according to a new study by accounting firm RSM Bird Cameron.