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$2bn SME fund risky for taxpayers: Productivity Commission

The federal government’s $2 billion small-business fund creates risk for taxpayers, the Productivity Commission has warned in a new report.  

BORROWER • Thu, 13 Jun 2019

APRA finalises BEAR obligations for smaller ADIs

The prudential regulator has made its decision on how the BEAR applies to variable remuneration arrangements for small and medium-sized ADIs following a four-week ...

COMPLIANCE • Wed, 12 Jun 2019

HSBC outperforms peers on mortgage growth

HSBC’s residential mortgage book grew by $500 million in April, representing the largest growth among the non-major banks.

GROWTH • Mon, 10 Jun 2019

Brokers reveal their government wish list

Brokers breathed a sigh of relief when the Coalition was re-elected by the Australian public, knowing that their remuneration is secure for the next three years

BROKER • Mon, 10 Jun 2019

Meet the mentor: Sue Hayter

A mentor can impart the wisdom gained over a lifetime of experiences, including mistakes, and provide guidance for future decisions. Tas Bindi speaks to award-winning ...

GROWTH • Wed, 05 Jun 2019

Serviceability changes could be ‘offset’ by expense process

The positive impact of APRA’s proposal to allow banks to set their own serviceability floors could be “offset” by other developments, such as changes to expense ...

GROWTH • Thu, 30 May 2019

House prices to bounce back by end of 2020

While many economists do not foresee a V-shaped recovery in the housing market in the coming year or so, one has a more optimistic view.

GROWTH • Sun, 26 May 2019

Arrears movements remain ‘mixed’ across Australia

Movements in prime mortgage arrears were mixed across Australia, with the ACT the only region to record a fall in March, according to new statistics by Standard & ...

GROWTH • Tue, 21 May 2019

Lenders put fixed rates on cutting board as demand slows

More lenders have joined the fixed rate cut party amid declining demand.

LENDER • Sun, 19 May 2019