Growth
Gov scheme to assist economic recovery welcomed
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2009
“The government’s initiative tackles two critical issues fundamental to recovery from the global... READ MORE
US consumers kick off 09 with historically low confidence
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2009
According to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, consumer confidence fell to a reading of 37.7 in... READ MORE
Merger discussions for mecu and RegionalOne
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2009
In a statement released today mecu chairman Peter Crocker said discussions were underway with a formal recommendation... READ MORE
Gov scheme to steer commercial construction through downturn
by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2009
The Australian Business Investment Partnership (ABIP) which is expected to be headed up by NAB’s Ahmed Fahour,... READ MORE
Australian property 'severely unaffordable'
by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2009
Demographia’s annual International Housing Affordability Survey has revealed that Australia has one of the least... READ MORE
More rental properties now lie vacant
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2009
According to the report Melbourne recorded the highest vacancy rate of 3.9 per cent while the Hobart market remained... READ MORE
Australian jobs at threat from China slowdown
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2009
China saw growth of just 6.8 per cent year on year in the December quarter with overall growth of 9 per cent for 2008... READ MORE
Sentiment slides in January but stronger than lows of 2008
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2009
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment, released yesterday, recorded a fall of 2.2 per cent in... READ MORE
BoE to execute ?unconventional measures? to manage policy
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2009
Speaking in Nottingham, Mervyn King, BoE governor, conceded that 2009 would be a difficult year for all and may... READ MORE
Low inflation supports sizeable rate cuts
by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2009
The TD Securities-Melbourne Institute inflation gauge dropped 0.2 per cent in December, its third consecutive monthly... READ MORE
PM flags new measures to fight slowdown
by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2009
At an Australia Day reception at Kirribilli House last night Mr Rudd said the impact of the global economic slowdown... READ MORE
Consumers and businesses cautious about debt
by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2009
According to data released by the ABS yesterday, the value of commercial finance commitments fell in November by 10.4... READ MORE
RHG in court over exit fees
by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2009
According to The Australian Financial Review, The Consumer Action Law Centre in Victoria has received hundreds of... READ MORE
Finance job ads halved over 2008
by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2009
According to the Olivier Job Index, the number of banking and finance jobs advertised on the internet fell once again... READ MORE
Low rates for the rich: UK
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jan 2009
Europe’s largest bank HSBC unveiled the two year, 2.99 per cent home loan on Wednesday, but qualifications for... READ MORE

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