Industry News
The latest news from the Australian markets
RBA works the levers but to little purpose (December 7, 2011, Business Day)
Euro zone defiant after S&P throws downgrade gauntlet (December 7, 2011, Business Day)
RBA cuts rates (December 6, 2011, The Adviser)
RBA told to save ammo until 2012 (December 6, 2011, Broker News)
Inflation data makes rates decision 'tough call' (December 5, 2011, Business Day)
One up for ANZ in bank fees ruling (December 5, 2011, Business Day)
Bank downgrades hit big four (December 2, 2011, Financial Review)
'Systemic' crisis looms for Europe's banks (December 2, 2011, Business Day)
Cost of living weighing heavy on households (December 2, 2011, Broker News)
Crisis action launched (December 1, 2011, Business Day)
'Welcome boost' for affordability in housing gloom
(December 1, 2011, Broker News)
Licence renewal more than 'ticking boxes ... (December 1, 2011, Broker News)
Arrears stabilise in July (November 30, 2011, The Adviser)
Borrowers banking on more RBA cuts (November 30, 2011, The Adviser)
Broker share to top 50% (November 28, 2011, The Adviser)
Compliance burden drives shift to credit rep (November 25, 2011, The Adviser)
Home owners in better position than renters (November 24, 2011, The Adviser)
Renovations the 'shining light' of building (November 24, 2011, Broker News)
Reduced competition hurting borrowers (November 24, 2011, The Adviser)
NCCP costs brokers time, money (November 23, 2011, The Adviser)
Property booming in mining towns (November 22, 2011, Broker News)
Clearance rates fall across all major capitals (November 21, 2011, The Adviser)
Brokers told not to fear low doc loans (November 21, 2011, The Adviser)
Income verification critical for low docs: ASIC (November 18, 2011, The Adviser)
Mortgage arrears ease (November 17, 2011, The Adviser)
Price drops stifle refinancing opportunities (November 17, 2011, The Adviser)
Carbon tax tops interest rate worries (November 16, 2011, Broker News)
Data: Building approvals down, home loans up (November 15, 2011, Broker News)
Investors blamed for tight Queensland rental market (November 14, 2011, Broker News)
Auction activity improves slightly (November 14, 2011, The Adviser)
Flat period for employment: BIS Shrapnel (November 11, 2011, Broker News)
Rate cut helps Aussies pay mortgage (November 10, 2011, The Adviser)
Home loan numbers mask weak demand (November 10, 2011, Broker News)
Rate cut unlikely to send property market surging (November 9, 2011, The Adviser)
Unemployment data sparks rate talk (November 8, 2011, The Adviser)
Genworth to sell Aust stake (November 7, 2011, The Adviser)
Get used to 'life in the slow lane': APRA (November 7, 2011, Broker News)
Australian economy strengthens (November 4, 2011, The Adviser)
Building approvals slump: HIA (November 3, 2011, The Adviser)
First homebuyers flood back to market (November 3, 2011, Broker News)
Consumer mortgage demand has 'flipped' (November 2, 2011, Broker News)
RBA cuts rates (November 1, 2011, The Adviser)
ACLs to prove a liability (November 1, 2011, Broker News)
Borrowers unwittingly damaging credit history (October 31, 2011, Broker News)
COSL denies consumers 'buying time' with disputes (October 28, 2011, Broker News)
CPI figures divide pundits (October 27, 2011, The Adviser)
RBA keeps rate hopes alive (October 26, 2011, Broker News)
Secret RBA docs predict NCCP broker fallout (October 25, 2011, Broker News)
Rate cut won't boost spending (October 25, 2011, The Adviser) (November 25, 2011, Broker News)
Home construction remains soft (October 21, 2011, The Adviser)
Growth up, but too early to cheer (October 20, 2011, Broker News)
'Financial confidence' bounces back (October 19, 2011, The Adviser)
Renewed appetite for commercial credit (October 18, 2011, Broker News)
Disparity grows between haves, have nots (October 17, 2011, Broker News)
Brokers report falling valuations (October 14, 2011, Broker News)
Unit rents fast approaching houses (October 14, 2011, Broker News)
Refund in administration (October 13, 2011, The Adviser)
Job ads slip again: ANZ (October 10, 2011, Business Day)
IMF lauds 'enviable' Aussie economy (October 10, 2011, Broker News)
Listings up but clearance rates remain flat (October 10, 2011, The Adviser)
RP Data rejects 'housing bubble' claims (October 7, 2011, The Adviser)
Sydney sees first homebuyer spike (October 6, 2011, Broker News)
Mortgage discounting no solution: Fujitsu (October 6, 2011, The Adviser)
Stamp duty must go: REIA (October 5, 2011, The Adviser)
Fitch downgrades global growth (October 5, 2011, Broker News)
RBA freeze on rates slated to continue (October 4, 2011, Broker News)
Rates still on hold (October 4, 2011, The Adviser)
Bonds rally as record rates pause tipped (October 3, 2011, Business Day)
Odd silence as RBA rate verdict looms (October 3, 2011, Business Day)
Don't confuse low-docs with lie-docs (September 30, 2011, Broker News)
Govt needs to act on tax: HIA (September 30, 2011, The Adviser)
NCCP increases professionalism: Naylor (September 29, 2011, The Adviser)
New home sales stay near decade lows (September 28, 2011, Business Day)
FHB activity slumps to year low (September 28, 2011, The Adviser)
RBA 'dashed' hopes for rate cut: Westpac (September 27, 2011, Broker News)
WA buyers remain optimistic (September 27, 2011, The Adviser)
Financial turmoil prompts mortgage buffer (September 26, 2011, Business Day)
NCCP blocks broker 'independence' claims (September 26, 2011, Broker News)
Cut rates or risk recession, says Oliver (September 26, 2011, Broker News)
Auctions fail to hit the mark (September 26, 2011, The Adviser)
World leaders call for urgent action (September 23, 2011, Business Day)
More clout for housing costs (September 23, 2011, Business Day)
Buyers more cautious now than in 2009 (September 23, 2011, The Adviser)
Fed's twisted logic sends 'sell' signals (September 22, 2011, Business Day)
Stable rates help to decrease arrears (September 22, 2011, Broker News)
Vacancy rates fall in August (September 21, 2011, The Adviser)
Mortgage stress rises to all-time high (September 21, 2011, Business Day)
RBA eyes turbulence (September 20, 2011, Business Day)
Global economy hurts buyer confidence (September 20, 2011, The Adviser)
Disclosure changes could be 'close call' (September 19, 2011, Broker News)
Spring selling season off to slow start (September 19, 2011, The Adviser)
ASIC details NCCP relief (September 16, 2011, Broker News)
Economist tips rate cut (September 16, 2011, The Adviser)
Economy in 'danger zone' (September 15, 2011, The Age)
Third fall in four quarters for home building (September 15, 2011, Broker News)
Sentiment up, but Australians still concerned (September 15, 2011, The Adviser)
Rates on hold til 2012 (September 14, 2011, The Adviser)
Housing stock shock for August (September 14, 2011, Broker News)
Confidence sapped (September 13, 2011, Business Day)
One in three brokers risks ASIC probe (September 13, 2011, The Adviser)
Brokers beware of fraudulent deals (September 12, 2011, Broker News)
Home loan commitments on the rise (September 9, 2011, The Adviser)
Jobless numbers could trigger rate cut (September 9, 2011, Broker News)
GDP growth highlights strength of economy (September 8, 2011, The Adviser)
Brisbane property market slumps (September 7, 2011, The Adviser)
RBA hold will do little for housing (September 7, 2011, Broker News)
Rates on hold again (September 6, 2011, Business Day)
Rates out of RBA's control (September 6, 2011, Business Day)
Big jump in GDP looks less likely (September 6, 2011, Business Day)
Global recession likely, Singapore says (September 6, 2011, Business Day)
Rate relief may be deferred (September 5, 2011, Broker News)
Prices fall for first time in almost two years (September 5, 2011, Business Day)
ASIC to crackdown on unlicensed lenders (September 2, 2011, The Adviser)
Crucial crossroads for housing market (September 1, 2011, Broker News)
Borrowers show poor appetite for debt (September 1, 2011, The Adviser)
House prices extend falls in July (August 31, 2011, Business Day)
Brokers beat banks on service (August 31, 2011, The Adviser)
No growth for household incomes (August 31, 2011, Broker News)
Rate cut as early as October (August 30, 2011, The Adviser)
Building 'plummeting' in NSW (August 30, 2011, Broker News)
Economists adjust rate forecast (August 29, 2011, The Adviser)
RBA baffled by lack of affordability (August 29, 2011, Broker News)
RBA's Stevens cools rate cut hopes (August 26, 2011, Business Day)
Local shares pointed down on US slide (August 26, 2011, Business Day)
Vendors set high expectations for months ahead (August 26, 2011, The Adviser)
Fresh fears of Greek default (August 26, 2011, The Australian)
Aussies choose renovation over building (August 25, 2011, The Adviser)
Affordability improves as prices edge up (August 25, 2011, Business Day)
Low growth, high inflation challenges RBA (August 24, 2011, Broker News)
NCCP slows down loan processing (August 23, 2011, The Adviser)
More than 50,000 jobs tipped to go (August 23, 2011, The Herald Sun)
Referral agreements Breach NCCP (August 22, 2011, The Adviser)
Swan brings in bank 'tick and flick' (August 22, 2011, Broker News)
ASIC warns of loan scam (August 19, 2011, Broker News)
Non-banks hardest hit by GFC: survey (August 19, 2011, The Adviser)
World put on recession watch (August 19, 2011, Business Day)
Inflation outpaces property values (August 18, 2011, The Adviser)
Weak economy, rate cuts ahead (August 18, 2011, Broker News)
Disclosure regs to be amended (August 17, 2011, Broker News)
Housing stock up 22% (August 17, 2011, Broker News)
Westpac warns of job cuts (August 17, 2011, Business Day)
MFAA champions for legislative change (August 17, 2011, The Adviser)
Westpac profit dips (August 16, 2011, Business Day)
Unrealistic vendors 'wasting time' (August 16, 2011, Broker News)
Gen Y's eye investment properties (August 16, 2011, The Adviser)
Better buying now than end of GFC (August 15, 2011, Business Day)
Buyers get into Spring spirit (August 15, 2011, The Adviser)
Credit stress, but Australia well insulated (August 12, 2011, Business Day)
Property will overcome 'fear' (August 12, 2011, Broker News)
Wild ride continues (August 11, 2011, Business Day)
NCCP increases broker workload fivefold (August 11, 2011, The Adviser)
Jobs figures loom as critical test (August 11, 2011, Business Day)
Borrowers warned not to chase discounts (August 11, 2011, Broker News)
The world is not ending (August 10, 2011, Business Day)
CommBank posts $6.8b profit (August 10, 2011, Business Day)
New home lending in the doldrums (August 10, 2011, The Adviser)
NAB grows in 'challenging' market (August 9, 2011, Broker News)
Building commencements to improve in 2012 (August 8, 2011, The Adviser)
Consumers fail to see refi benefits (August 5, 2011, Broker News)
Brokers get credit guidelines (August 5, 2011, The Adviser)
Inflated CPI figures (August 4, 2011, Business Day)
Mortgage pain hits 1 in 4 (August 4, 2011, The Adviser)
We are ready for disclosure: MFAA (August 3, 2011, Broker News)
Statistics don't reflect true state of market (August 3, 2011, The Adviser)
RBA's rates rise dilemma (August 2, 2011, The Age)
Debt deal approved (August 2, 2011, Business Day)
Home sales plummet (August 2, 2011, The Adviser)
Auctions cool down (August 1, 2011, The Adviser)
House decline could bottom out (August 1, 2011, Broker News)
Disclosure commencement postponed (July 29, 2011, The Adviser)
Westpac disputes inflation data (July 29, 2011, Broker News)
US sues UBS over dodgy subprime securities (July 28, 2011, Business Day)
Rate rise back on agenda (July 28, 2011, The Adviser)
Further decline for house prices (July 28, 2011, Broker News)
Spending to reignite: RBA (July 27, 2011, The Adviser)
Arrears spike will continue: Moody's (July 27, 2011, Broker News)
Arrears uptick no cause for panic (July 26, 2011, Broker News)
Most affordable Brisbane suburbs revealed (July 26, 2011, The Adviser)
Rate cuts won't happen anytime soon, says Access (July 25, 2011, Business Day)
Auction activity improves (July 25, 2011, The Adviser)
Inflation easing ... for now: NAB (July 22, 2011, Broker News)
Norris's 'bittersweet' exit (July 22, 2011, Business Day)
ASIC issues strong warning to licensees (July 22, 2011, The Adviser)
Perth properties continue decline (July 22, 2011, Broker News)
ASIC puts the squeeze on dodgy lenders (July 21, 2011, Business Day)
Arrears to remain high (July 21, 2011, The Adviser)
Banks grow market share (July 20, 2011, The Adviser)
NCCP too onerous for 1 in 5 brokers (July 19, 2011, The Adviser)
Sunshine Coast property market lags (July 19, 2011, The Adviser)
Non-bank prices non-conforming RMBS (July 18, 2011, The Adviser)
Non-banks being 'squeezed out' (July 15, 2011, Broker News)
House prices continue decline (July 14, 2011, Broker News)
Consumer sentiment takes a dive (July 13, 2011, Broker News)
RBA to defer rate rise (July 13, 2011, The Adviser)
Home lending 'dragging itself off the canvas' (July 12, 2011, Broker News)
Arrears soar 25 per cent (July 11, 2011, The Adviser)
Mortgage payments to rise with carbon tax (July 11, 2011, Broker News)
Refinancing opportunities heat up (July 8, 2011, The Adviser)
Credit demand lowest in 40 years: Cummings (July 7, 2011, Broker News)
RBA flags stable cash rate outlook (July 6, 2011, Broker News)
Rate hold only sensible option (July 6, 2011, The Adviser)
One in four mortgage brokers closing shop (July 4, 2011, Broker News)
Industry seeks positives from exit fee ban (July 1, 2011, The Adviser) |
