Economy

The federal opposition and a key business group have joined a growing number of critics of a government proposal to let young homebuyers access their superannuation.

Generous yields, affordable commercial real estate and changing perceptions about its economic outlook are helping Wollongong attract Sydney investors.

Australia's major lenders face a potential 'blowout in bad debts' if funding costs are to significantly increase, according to Morningstar.

One of Australia’s fastest-growing boutique fixed-income fund managers has been awarded a $50 million institutional mandate and a five-star Morningstar rating.

The Reserve Bank is set to lower the official cash rate in the coming months, according to industry veteran John Kolenda.

Deloitte Access Economics has appointed Dennis Krallis as manager of its largest Sydney office.

Moody’s Investor Service has placed a listed Australian bank on review for a possible credit rating downgrade.

A new study has found the best website for customers considering a home loan belongs to a Westpac-owned mortgage manager RAMS.

Only two capital cities experienced increases in both house and unit sales during 2014, new data has revealed.

A senior economist believes recent comments from Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens point to further rate cuts over the coming months.