Economy

It was an action-packed year that featured several financial scandals, vital moves on the regulatory front and a hint that a massive third-party shake-up may be on the way.

Australia’s major banks are forecast to continue performing strongly in 2015 and are said to be well-positioned to weather a mild recession.

A new chief executive has been unveiled to take the reins at Mortgage Choice.

Aussie Home Loans executive chairman John Symond has backed his decision to sell the majority of Aussie Home Loans to CBA in light of the recent spotlight on vertical integration.

Wide Bay Australia will seek shareholder approval to change its name to Auswide Bank at a general meeting on 20 January.

Embracing social media as part of your business will help it grow in areas other than marketing, according to a report by Deloitte.

Australia’s leading property data group has responded to recent criticism of its property valuation service, ValEx.

Wide Bay Australia has announced the appointment of compliance specialist Sandra Birkensleigh as a non-executive director.

The Reserve Bank of Australia will set a new national record when it meets in the New Year to decide on monetary policy.

Financial planning software company Decimal has announced the appointment of Carolyn Colley as its chief executive.