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Bank posts record profit
by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013
A non-major lender has posted a 14th consecutive record pre-tax profit for 2012/2013. READ MORE
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RE/MAX-Vow joint venture signs up first brokers
by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013
Australian Property Finance has announced the first brokers to join the new group looking to leverage of the wide range... READ MORE
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Hardship assistance package on offer
by Staff Reporter • 24 Oct 2013
Non-bank lender announces support package for those affected by the current bushfire crisis. READ MORE
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Non-major to support Better Business for brokers
by Stacey Moseley • 24 Oct 2013
Citi is the latest industry stakeholder to support business growth for brokers by throwing its weight behind The... READ MORE
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Rates to hold steady: AMP economist
by Michael Masterman • 24 Oct 2013
A surge in inflation in the September quarter has further reduced the chance of another interest rate cut, according to... READ MORE
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Investor group urges borrowers not to fix
by Steven Cross • 24 Oct 2013
While economists have been telling borrowers that now is the time to fix, one investor's group is claiming one more... READ MORE
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Home loans most common dispute
by Staff Reporter • 24 Oct 2013
Almost 50 per cent of disputes accepted by the Financial Ombudsmen Service (FOS) in 2012/2013 were about credit... READ MORE
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BOQ opens books to ASIC investigation
by Steven Cross • 23 Oct 2013
It has been revealed that 46,000 Bank of Queensland (BOQ) customers have been impacted by a decade-long series of rate... READ MORE
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Crackdown on SMSF spruikers
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2013
ASIC has warned SMSF promoters they will be heavily scrutinising any claims made about investment properties involved... READ MORE
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Consumer confidence suffers slight drop
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2013
Consumer confidence has dropped in the week to 20 October, according to the Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rating. READ MORE
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Industry gets behind bushfire victims
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2013
The FBAA has announced it will arrange a collection of clothes, goods and vouchers for the victims of the New South... READ MORE
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Business coaching included
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2013
A top aggregator is now offering business coaching and support to its brokers. READ MORE
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Advisers wary of brokers
by Steven Cross • 22 Oct 2013
While an increasing number of brokers are looking to add self-managed super fund products to their proposition,... READ MORE
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Home finance commitments surge
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2013
Although housing finance commitments remain below the decade average, the rate is gradually rising according to a new... READ MORE
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Biggest US bank to pay $13bn for role in GFC
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2013
The United States' biggest bank, JP Morgan, will pay over US$13 billion for its part in the collapse of the US economy,... READ MORE
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Lender breaks into Asian retail market
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2013
Australian lender, Pepper Group has added to their extensive suite of products, buying a Korean bank in a move to break... READ MORE
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Land sales spike nationally
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2013
The volume of residential land sales increased 18.2 per cent in the June 2013 quarter, according to the latest HIA-RP... READ MORE
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Hire PAs, not brokers
by Stacey Moseley and Steven Cross • 21 Oct 2013
One leading trainer has claimed that the brokers of tomorrow are the PAs and admin staff of today. READ MORE
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FHBs to surge in 2014
by Brendan Wong • 21 Oct 2013
First home buyers (FHBs) are set to make a strong return to the housing market next year, with numbers to rise by 21... READ MORE
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Prudential standards open for debate
by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2013
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has welcomed the release for public consultation of draft amendments to... READ MORE
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Pepper prices $350M RMBS issue
by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2013
Pepper and joint lead managers, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank, have confirmed that the... READ MORE
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Tide turning for top end market
by Brendan Wong • 21 Oct 2013
New figures reveal that the tide may be turning for Australia’s top suburbs, with signs the market is lifting. READ MORE
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What your home says about you
by Staff Reporter • 18 Oct 2013
Rams has launched an interactive personality quiz to identify to Australians, ‘what your home says about you’. READ MORE
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ASIC 'too harsh' on banned broker
by Steven Cross • 18 Oct 2013
The six-month ban placed on a South Australian broker has been labelled as heavy handed by the industry and various... READ MORE
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The Adviser aids third consecutive BRW ranking
by Reporter • 18 Oct 2013
The ongoing development of The Adviser has helped its parent group secure a top third position in the prestigious BRW... READ MORE