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Auction activity shows signs of improvement

by Staff Reporter • 17 Nov 2008
Auction results improved slightly across some capital cities over the weekend but are still noticeably weaker than... READ MORE
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FirstMac back in action

by Staff Reporter • 17 Nov 2008
Funding for the non-bank sector has taken a another step forward with the news that FirstMac successfully placed and... READ MORE
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Fixed rate demand falls further

by Staff Reporter • 14 Nov 2008
Anticipation of further rate reductions saw borrower take up of fixed home loans fall to just three per cent in... READ MORE
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Ratings agencies to face tougher rules

by Staff Reporter • 14 Nov 2008
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will seek international support for a crackdown on rating agencies and executive salaries at... READ MORE
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Europe?s biggest economy in recession

by Staff Reporter • 14 Nov 2008
Germany is officially in recession after recording negative growth of 0.5 per cent in the September quarter. READ MORE
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Commercial finance activity edges up

by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2008
Commercial finance activity picked up in September, according to ABS data released yesterday. READ MORE
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Confidence up but still low

by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2008
Consumer confidence crept upwards in October as a result of RBA rate reductions and the government’s stimulus... READ MORE
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Opportune defies tough market

by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2008
Despite tough industry conditions mortgage originator Opportune Home Loans has reported “speedy growth”,... READ MORE
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Mutuals endure financial crisis

by Staff Reporter • 12 Nov 2008
Building societies and credit unions are weathering difficult financial conditions well, KPMG’s 2008 Building... READ MORE
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Challenger unveils new management structure

by Staff Reporter • 11 Nov 2008
Challenger Financial Services Group today announced a raft of executive changes under the guidance of newly-appointed... READ MORE