Economy

Businesses need to ensure that they have appropriate security and processes in place to remain safe and sustainable, according to one accounting firm.

The total value of outstanding home loans written by banks and ADIs has surged to an all-time record of $1.39 trillion, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Joe Hockey has revealed that the authorities are investigating as many as 195 foreign investors, including one who may have illegally acquired more than 10 properties.

Joint accounting body CPA Australia will apply for an Australian Credit Licence in a bid to “shake up” the financial services sector.

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has welcomed increased scrutiny of credit card interest rates.

The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan index has shown Australian consumer confidence remains steady in the current environment.

Slow business investment and a relatively solid dollar have weakened the effects of low interest rates, according to a new report by a global research firm.

The vast majority of Australians are not refinancing despite historic lows in interest rates, according to new research released by Yellow Brick Road.

The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has called for the federal government’s tax review to be completed before any changes to deposit taxes are considered.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting.