Growth
RBA reveals pre-Christmas cash rate
by Tim Neary • 4 Dec 2018
As widely anticipated, the RBA has left the official cash rate on hold at 1.5 per cent.
Australia’s top economists... READ MORE
The arguments for and against fees
by Annie Kane • 4 Dec 2018
Craig Morgan, managing director of NSW-based brokerage Independent Mortgage Planners, has told The Adviser that the... READ MORE
Regional bank reports strong housing loan growth
by Reporter • 4 Dec 2018
The Bank of Queensland (BOQ) held its annual general meeting (AGM) last week and revealed strong growth in both its... READ MORE
SME access to finance drops to ‘five-year low’
by Annie Kane • 30 Nov 2018
The September Quarter 2018 Sensis Business Index surveyed 900 small and 100 medium business proprietors or managers... READ MORE
Westpac launches tool to speed up SME access to funds
by Jotham Lian • 30 Nov 2018
Westpac has announced the launch of Biz Invoice, an integrated invoicing payment tool that will allow businesses to... READ MORE
New player launches white-label home loans
by Reporter • 29 Nov 2018
Online retailer Kogan.com has announced the launch of its Kogan Money Home Loan products, after recently partnering... READ MORE
Budget to be handed down before election
by Annie Kane • 27 Nov 2018
Speaking at a media event in Canberra on Tuesday (27 November), Prime Minister Scott Morrison MP and Treasurer Josh... READ MORE
Asset finance group rebrands
by Annie Kane • 27 Nov 2018
Platform Finance was chosen as the new name of the umbrella group for the eight companies underneath the brand... READ MORE
New asset finance app launches
by Annie Kane • 23 Nov 2018
According to Lakeba, the app replaces the need to arrange for a physical inspection.
How it works
The Verimoto... READ MORE
Demand for margin lending on the rise
by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Nov 2018
The 2018 Borrowing to Invest Report found that the number of Australians who use gearing in their portfolios has... READ MORE
Government peels more red tape to save SMEs $300m
by Tas Bindi • 16 Nov 2018
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Small Business Minister Michaelia Cash announced on Friday (16 November) that... READ MORE
‘Best interest’ duty a ‘bad outcome’ for consumers: HashChing
by Annie Kane • 16 Nov 2018
Speaking at a breakfast event hosted by the Australian Computer Society in Sydney on Thursday (15 November), the... READ MORE
New small business ombudsman to settle disputes
by Annie Kane • 15 Nov 2018
The new external dispute resolution (EDR) body, which officially launched this month to handle complaints from... READ MORE
Business loan growth could outpace mortgage decline
by Tas Bindi • 9 Nov 2018
Despite copious reports predicting declines in business lending following fallout from the Hayne royal commission,... READ MORE
SMEs are leading in mental health and wellbeing programs
by Annie Kane • 7 Nov 2018
SuperFriend, the national mental health organisation influencing positive change in workplace mental health and... READ MORE

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