One week ago, small businesses were expecting lower lending rates, courtesy of another Reserve Bank rate cut. Now, they’re being slapped wit…
One week ago, small businesses were expecting lower lending rates, courtesy of another Reserve Bank rate cut. Now, they’re being slapped wit…
The listed law firm Slater & Gordon has confirmed it is working on a class action against Bankwest, alleging improper lending practices …
The Reserve Bank is expected to deliver its third consecutive rate cut today, but there are concerns that mortgage holders and business borr…
Nationals Senator John Williams is speaking with fellow Senators about the prospect of an inquiry into whether banks are pulling loans to sm…
Business is booming at MyBudget, the personal finance business that takes control of clients’ income, pays their bills, talks to creditors…
Small business sales were higher in December for the eighth consecutive month, although yearly growth remained below inflation and retailers…
Amidst all the smoke generated by the interest rate battle between the big banks and the government, Bendigo Bank chief executive Mike Hirst…
Australia’s three-speed economy has gathered pace, with resource-rich Western Australia strengthening its lead on the rest of the country,…
Official figures showing that employment grew by just 115,000 in 2011 and slipped in December has heightened concerns about Australia’s job …
The banking lobby has joined the chorus asking the Federal Government to delay the implementation of its financial advice reforms, which wil…
Small- and medium-sized enterprises could face diminished customer service, longer wait times and fewer choices if job cuts at banks deepen,…
Independent financial advisors say that Government reforms of the sector will disproportionately hurt small- and medium-sized enterpris…
