Growth

‘Disturbing signs of mortgage stress’ as rates rise

by James Mitchell • 14 Dec 2016

A new analysis of client data by personal financial management software company Moneysoft shows “disturbing signs... READ MORE

Home loan demand falls in October

by Reporter • 13 Dec 2016

According to the October 2016 figures for housing finance released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS),... READ MORE

Latrobe Valley families offered interest-free loans

by Reporter • 13 Dec 2016

As part of a partnership between the Victorian government, Good Shepherd Microfinance and NAB, the Good Money store,... READ MORE

Rate hikes are a ‘money grab’, says CEO

by Tamikah Bretzke • 9 Dec 2016

In the past few weeks, NAB and Suncorp have announced they will increase variable rates on new and existing... READ MORE

Former Vow CEO to lead industry body

by James Mitchell • 8 Dec 2016

LIXI Australia, the industry body created to develop and maintain data standards that enable efficient transaction... READ MORE

Industry needs ‘higher barrier’ for entry

by Tamikah Bretzke • 8 Dec 2016

Speaking to The Adviser, Peasy’s Joel Wyld (one of the top 50 Elite Business Writers in Australia in 2016) noted... READ MORE

Rates could rebound next year

by Francesca Krakue • 8 Dec 2016

Although experts correctly predicted that the Reserve Bank would leave the official cash rate at 1.5 per cent on... READ MORE

RBA announces cash rate decision - Dec 2016

by Staff reporter • 6 Dec 2016

In a widely-anticipated result, the RBA has today decided to hold the official cash rate at its record low of 1.50... READ MORE

Record numbers attend industry conference

by Reporter • 5 Dec 2016

Held at the Gold Coast Sea World Resort last month, the ‘Bigger, Better and Stronger’ conference “greatly... READ MORE

Financial counsellors back ombudsman merger

by James Mitchell • 5 Dec 2016

A recent survey by Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) found 75 per cent of financial counsellors supported a... READ MORE

O’Dwyer announces LIF passes House

by Staff reporter • 2 Dec 2016

Ms O’Dwyer said in a statement the changes to LIF will significantly reduce the incentive for advisers to churn... READ MORE

Strata law reforms come into effect in NSW

by Staff reporter • 1 Dec 2016

REINSW president John Cunningham said over 90 new strata laws will make a difference to the lives of those living in... READ MORE

McGrath braced for more challenges ahead

by Tim Neary • 30 Nov 2016

At its AGM last week the rookie-listed company said these objectives included attracting and retaining high... READ MORE

FBAA partners with Small Business Association of Australia

by James Mitchell • 28 Nov 2016

Speaking at the FBAA National Industry Conference 2016, ‘Bigger, Better, Stronger', at the Gold Coast on Friday,... READ MORE

Industry associations join forces

by Annie Kane • 28 Nov 2016

Speaking at the FBAA National Industry Conference 2016, ‘Bigger, Better, Stronger’, at the Gold Coast on Friday,... READ MORE

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