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ABA survey finds consumer banking trends
A report released by the Australian Bankers’ Association has revealed consumers are using their bank transaction accounts more than ever but are paying the lowest average ...
ECONOMY • Mon, 22 Jun 2015
CUA finds uncertainty in interest rate outlook
New research by customer-owned lender CUA has revealed Australians are divided on the future of the interest rate environment.
ECONOMY • Sun, 21 Jun 2015
Calls for greater mobile banking security grow louder
Australian consumers want their mobile devices to recognise them via biometric standards, new Telstra research has found.
ECONOMY • Thu, 18 Jun 2015
Consumer satisfaction rates mixed across sectors
Customer satisfaction levels for banks remain at near-record levels despite a decline among high-value customers, according to Roy Morgan Research.
Taxes add ‘tens of thousands of dollars’ to new home costs
The residential building industry is plagued by “excessive and inefficient” taxation that goes beyond purely just stamp duty, according to the Housing Industry ...
ECONOMY • Wed, 17 Jun 2015
Business confidence bounces back
Business confidence has been boosted as a result of the federal Budget but remains fragile, according to Roy Morgan Research.
ECONOMY • Tue, 16 Jun 2015
NZ central bank cuts rates
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has reduced its official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 per cent, indicating congruence in cross-Tasman monetary policy.
ECONOMY • Thu, 11 Jun 2015
FBAA hits out at ‘exorbitant’ credit rates
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has welcomed increased scrutiny of credit card interest rates.
ECONOMY • Mon, 08 Jun 2015
Consumers respond well to rising house prices
The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan index has shown Australian consumer confidence remains steady in the current environment.