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CIF proposes package of commission changes
by Reporter • 12 Dec 2017
Noting that the ASIC report into broker remuneration proposes that the standard commission is changed to reduce the... READ MORE
CIF response defines ‘good consumer outcomes’
by Reporter • 11 Dec 2017
In a statement released on Monday (11 December), the group outlined that it had prepared a “landmark reform... READ MORE
AFCA bill passes Senate
by Reporter • 8 Dec 2017
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Putting Consumers First – Establishment of the Australian Financial Complaints... READ MORE
Small businesses continue to face funding challenges: RBA
by James Mitchell • 8 Dec 2017
The report, titled The Availability of Business Finance and authored by Ellis Connolly and Ben Jackman, notes that... READ MORE
Interest-only loans plummet
by Reporter • 7 Dec 2017
In March 2017, APRA wrote to ADIs advising that it expects the banks to limit the flow of new interest-only lending... READ MORE
Is it time to add business to your business?
by Keiran Evans, General Manager – AFG Commercial • 7 Dec 2017
2018 is the perfect opportunity to add some business and commercial banking to your offering – for a whole host of... READ MORE
First home buyer numbers rise by a third
by Reporter • 7 Dec 2017
The September quarter edition of the Adelaide Bank/Real Estate Institute of Australia Housing Affordability Report... READ MORE
Agribusiness: Cream of the crop
by Reporter • 5 Dec 2017
In 2016/17, the agricultural industry grew by a whopping 23 per cent — the largest growth of any of Australia’s... READ MORE
Opening the door for SME finance
by Reporter • 5 Dec 2017
2017 has been a bumper year for small and medium-sized enterprises. According to the Minister for Small Business, the... READ MORE
RBA reveals cash rate decision - Dec 2017
by Staff reporter • 5 Dec 2017
As widely expected, the RBA has once again decided to hold the cash rate at 1.5 per cent.
It has now been 16 months... READ MORE
Industry veteran assumes new role
by Reporter • 5 Dec 2017
WA-based The Local Financial Group (TLFG) comprises The Local Loan Company, The Local Financial Planner and The... READ MORE
The young CEO
by Annie Kane • 4 Dec 2017
How did you first get into the lending space?
I started out with La Trobe Financial back in 2003, pretty much out... READ MORE
Small Business Ombudsman welcomes royal commission
by Reporter • 30 Nov 2017
Ombudsman Kate Carnell welcomed Thursday’s announcement of a royal commission into alleged misconduct in the... READ MORE
Businesses eager to take risks and invest: RBA
by James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2017
Speaking at the Australian Business Economists Annual Dinner in Sydney last week, the governor of the central bank... READ MORE
Foreign investment driving commercial property price surge
by Reporter • 24 Nov 2017
In a speech about financial stability and foreign investment in the Australian property market on 20 November, Mr... READ MORE

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