As read in The Adviser – Australia’s 25-year recession-free stretch could come to an end if low rates continue to accelerate house prices and subsequently weaken demand and construction activity, according to the OECD. In an economic forecast published this week, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development says the cash rate should begin rising […]
As read in The Adviser Nine in 10 Australian borrowers are said to be going “above and beyond” to fast-track the repayment of their home loans, according to new research. A national survey conducted by comparison website finder.com.au questioned 2,005 homeowners on their mortgage repayments. According to the results, 89 per cent said they had tried to […]
As read in MortgageBusiness Online – Professional services giant KPMG believes Australia’s major banks will be “invisible” in less than 15 years, by which time customer service call centres and branch networks will be non-existent. KPMG partner and head of banking Ian Pollari said that by 2030 technology will drive an even deeper fundamental shift […]
Key points Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States risks ushering in a period of policy uncertainty which could cause further share market weakness in the short term. Australia and Asia generally are particularly exposed to this given the high trade exposure regionally. After a seemingly long and difficult campaign Donald Trump has […]
As read in The Adviser -PLAN Australia has revealed it will partner with Virgin Money to offer its members a new home loan product. PLAN Australia CEO Phil Quin-Conroy said the group is excited to be partnering with Virgin Money and to bring the opportunity of a new home loan product to its members and their customers. “We’re […]
