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NZ falls into recession
by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2008

New Zealand has officially fallen into recession according to figures released by Statistics New Zealand today.

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Bush addresses nation on financial crisis
by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2008
The depth of the US crisis was highlighted by President Bush’s address to Americans yesterday on prime time... READ MORE
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Low-risk profile delivers record profit for Heritage
by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2008
Heritage Building Society has posted a record profit of $29.360 million; its ninth consecutive full year before tax... READ MORE
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Industry magazine survey not so ?independent?
by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2008
Key Media, the publisher of two titles included in what was touted as an ‘Independent’ Mortgage Industry... READ MORE
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NSW hot spot for arrears
by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2008
According to the RBA, the proportion of New South Wales home owners behind in mortgage repayments has increased by... READ MORE
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New home sales still struggle
by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2008

New home sales fell 1.3 per cent in August, HIA data showed yesterday.

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Australian financial system weathers credit crisis: RBA
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2008
The Australian financial system remains largely shielded from the international turmoil that has battered others... READ MORE
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US financial crisis prompts further FBI investigations
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2008
The FBI has expanded its corporate fraud inquiries as the Wall Street financial crisis burgeons and questions mount as... READ MORE
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AIG's multi-billion dollar loan signed off
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2008
American International Group (AIG) has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with the Federal Reserve... READ MORE
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Strong migration hurts affordability
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2008
The outlook for housing affordability remains bleak as the national population grows at a record pace and construction... READ MORE
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Bleak outlook for NSW property market
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2008
New South Wales is close to recession and the housing market at risk of a serious downturn, Westpac senior economist... READ MORE
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RBA acts to improve liquidity
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2008
In a move to bolster Australia’s financial sector the RBA has established temporary reciprocal currency swap... READ MORE
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Banks' home loans share up; profits remain strong
by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2008
Australian banks remain healthy and profitable in stark contrast to the US financial sector according to APRA figures... READ MORE
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Australia?s economy well managed
by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2008
Australia is well placed to weather the global downturn and contain inflationary pressures according to the... READ MORE
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US bail-out plan only way to save economy: IMF
by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2008
As legislatures continue to debate the US government’s proposed financial sector bail-out, the IMF has backed... READ MORE
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Last investment banks fall under Fed?s control
by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2008
Wall Street’s two remaining investment banks will now operate under the supervision of the Federal Reserve as... READ MORE
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No guarantee borrowers will see 25bp October rate cut: Challenger
by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2008
Australian lenders are unlikely to pass on a full rate cut to borrowers next month as funding conditions... READ MORE
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Australia?s Lehman Brothers finds new parent
by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2008
Japan’s Nomura Holdings will buy the Asia Pacific branches of Lehman Brothers, including the Australian branch,... READ MORE
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G7 supports US rescue plan
by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2008
The G7 has backed the United States’ US$700 billion (AU$870 billion) plan to tackle global credit market... READ MORE
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No sign of financial crisis hitting Oz: Melbourne Institute
by Staff Reporter • 22 Sep 2008
The pace of national economic growth continues to slow but there is no indication that financial chaos in the United... READ MORE
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Fast action essential for multi-billion dollar financial US rescue...
by Staff Reporter • 22 Sep 2008
The US treasury’s US$700 billion (A$870 billion) financial rescue plan announced Friday prompted a strong US... READ MORE
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Major banks back first home saver accounts
by Staff Reporter • 22 Sep 2008
ANZ and CBA have agreed to offer first home saver accounts which the Government hopes will boost the number of first... READ MORE
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Auction activity down
by Staff Reporter • 22 Sep 2008
Prospective buyers have stayed away from the auctions again this weekend as auction clearance rates continue to... READ MORE
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Rents to jump as property supply falls
by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2008

Rising rental yields may catch the eye of investors as the housing shortage grows and the share market wobbles.

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Soft landing tipped for residential property
by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2008
Australian property fell further in August, but a widespread collapse in property prices is not on the cards,... READ MORE
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Strong case for October rate cut: ACCI, Westpac
by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2008
General business confidence declined to its lowest level since 2003, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry... READ MORE
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BankWest parent welcomes acquisition
by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2008
HBOS Australia has welcomed the £12.2 billion (A$27.6 billion) acquisition of its UK parent HBOS by Lloyds... READ MORE
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Mining sector health clouds ?decidedly bleaker? economic growth...
by Staff Reporter • 18 Sep 2008
The case for the RBA to reduce the cash rate in October has strengthened as the mining boom distorts a real slowdown... READ MORE
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Investors, first homebuyers could lead market recovery
by Staff Reporter • 18 Sep 2008
The mortgage industry remains hopeful that the September rate cut could prompt an upswing in activity though the jury... READ MORE
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Australia?s appetite for debt might shrink: RBA
by Staff Reporter • 18 Sep 2008
Australians’ borrowing habits could be on the verge of a significant change, according to the Reserve... READ MORE
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