Economy

Boutique fund manager awarded $50 million mandate
23 March 2015
mortgagebusiness

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.

Mortgage group tips rate cut
23 March 2015
mortgagebusiness

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

Industry veteran to lead Deloitte Sydney office
23 March 2015
mortgagebusiness

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

Bank’s credit rating under review
20 March 2015
mortgagebusiness

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

Mortgage manager wins best website
20 March 2015
mortgagebusiness

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

Housing activity surges in Adelaide
20 March 2015
mortgagebusiness

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

RBA minutes make clear case for further rate cuts
19 March 2015
mortgagebusiness

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

Non-major posts record loan settlements
19 March 2015
mortgagebusiness

One of Australia’s regional banks has posted a strong half-yearly profit result driven by record home loan settlements.

FHB mortgage values rise 10.5pc
19 March 2015
mortgagebusiness

First home buyer numbers have climbed substantially over the past year despite a decline over the past month.

Insider traders jailed for $7 million scam
19 March 2015
mortgagebusiness

A former NAB employee and a former Australian Bureau of Statistics employee have been jailed for their collaboration in a $7 million insider trading scheme.