Economy

Most Australians don’t trust bank managers
1 May 2015
mortgagebusiness

Bank managers are increasingly losing the respect and trust of their customers, according to a new survey.

Deloitte flags 'seismic shift' in financial system
30 April 2015
mortgagebusiness

Deloitte lead partner Kevin Nixon has spoken out about significant changes to the global financial system and the impact on the business models of major banks.

Bank hit with billions in fines
30 April 2015
mortgagebusiness

Authorities from the United Kingdom and the United States have issued Deutsche Bank a number of fines totalling US$2.5 billion for manipulating its interbank lending rates.

Regional bank outclasses majors
30 April 2015
mortgagebusiness

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been named Australia’s most reputable third-party bank as part of an annual global study.

Murray warns: 'watch out' for non-banks
29 April 2015
mortgagebusiness

FSI chairman David Murray has spoken out about his concern over non-bank lenders and new entrants into the Australian mortgage market.

Fair game and the Australian mortgage playing field
29 April 2015
mortgagebusiness

Distortions in the Australian mortgage market were debated at length last week by the FSI's David Murray and a number of Australian bank chiefs.

FHB demand high despite affordability constraints
29 April 2015
mortgagebusiness

Property interest remains high despite housing affordability being an increasing concern for FHBs, according to the 2015 QBE Barometer report.

Digital disruption could kill financial advice
29 April 2015
mortgagebusiness

A new white paper has found that the financial planning industry, both globally and within Australia, is destined for extinction if it does not develop practical digital solutions.

Capital city prices continue dominance over regionals
29 April 2015
mortgagebusiness

City brokers have enjoyed substantially larger loan values than their country cousins during the past year, if new data is any guide.

Treasurer warns of Labor's negative gearing plans
28 April 2015
mortgagebusiness

The federal opposition could make damaging changes to negative gearing if it returns to power, according to Joe Hockey.