Growth

CPI figures point to pending rate rise

by Staff Reporter • 24 Oct 2007

The September quarter’s CPI figures indicated a 0.7 per cent rise in headline inflation for an annual rate of 1.9 per... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 15 Oct 2007

Tightening global liquidity has rattled Australia's lending industry, with rising funding costs disrupting the... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 12 Oct 2007

Smartline has announced plans to boost its national presence to 300 franchises over the next five years — and is... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 4 Oct 2007

As funding costs continue to rise, some are questioning whether Australian lenders are vulnerable to the same fate as... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 11 Sep 2007

Capital First has completed its transition to a non-conforming lender, agreeing to sell its $620 million prime... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 5 Sep 2007

Despite continued strong economic growth, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left interest rates unchanged. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 27 Aug 2007

A rollercoaster week has seen international share markets stumble and then stagger to their feet in the wake of a... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 27 Aug 2007

WBP Property Group is the 2007 Telstra Victorian Business of the Year. Commenting on the award, WBP CEO Greville Pabst... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 8 Aug 2007

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised the official cash rate today by 25 basis points to 6.50 per cent. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 3 Aug 2007

The appeal of the New Zealand mortgage market has finally run cold for Challenger Mortgage Management (Challenger). READ MORE