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Record demand drives RAMS growth
by Staff Reporter • 19 Jun 2009
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Financial planners can commission-based payments
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jun 2009
The Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) yesterday unveiled plans to scrap commission-based payments... READ MORE
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Economy past the worst
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jun 2009
The economy appears to have passed its low point and is on track for a slow, but real recovery, according to Westpac... READ MORE
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Fixed rate loan demand continues to trend up
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jun 2009
Fixed rate mortgages grew in popularity in May, with Mortgage Choice recording its third consecutive increase in fixed... READ MORE
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House prices to soar: BIS
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jun 2009
Strong demand from first home buyers will generate green shoots of recovery for the wider property market in 2009-10,... READ MORE
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Housing affordability improves but rents continue to rise
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jun 2009
While the first quarter of 2009 has seen some financial relief for home buyers those renting have not experienced any... READ MORE
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Foreclosures down; Wall Street pushes to 2009 high
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009
Conditions in the United States continue to show signs of improvement with foreclosure activity declining in May. READ MORE
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Unemployment hikes in May
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009
Australia’s unemployment rate yesterday shifted closer to 6 per cent but remains one of the lowest in the... READ MORE
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Traders tip rates to rise
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009
Prospects of higher interest rates are increasing as expectations of official cash rate rises increase sharply and... READ MORE
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NZ rates on hold, further reductions not ruled out
by Staff Reporter • 11 Jun 2009
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) left the country’s official cash rate on hold at its monetary policy... READ MORE