Emma Ryan

Aussies in the dark on credit card rates

New research has revealed the majority of Australians are unaware of their credit card rates and fees.

ECONOMY • Mon, 07 Sep 2015

More Australians favour digital banking

The number of Australians undertaking “mobile-only banking" has tripled in just three years, according to Roy Morgan Research.

ECONOMY • Sun, 06 Sep 2015

Top economist slams APRA lending crackdown

A leading Australian economist has hit out at the prudential regulator’s decision to curb investor lending and questioned its 10 per cent speed limit.

LENDER • Thu, 03 Sep 2015

Genworth appoints new C-suite exec

Genworth Australia has announced the appointment of Andrew Cormack to the role of chief risk officer (CRO).

ECONOMY • Wed, 02 Sep 2015

Another rate cut forecast for 2015

The odds of a further cash rate cut this year are growing, with predictions it could happen as early as today, according to financial comparison website RateCity.

ECONOMY • Mon, 31 Aug 2015

Fannie Mae launches lower income mortgage

US-based mortgage giant Fannie Mae has unveiled a new lending option aimed at helping borrowers with lower and moderate incomes access an affordable and sustainable ...

LENDER • Wed, 26 Aug 2015

Australian SMEs cautious over currency risk

Australian SMEs are the world’s most advanced users of currency risk hedging tools, according to new research by Associated Foreign Exchange (AFEX).

ECONOMY • Tue, 25 Aug 2015

More Australians paying down debt

More Australians are choosing to forgo holidays and other luxuries in favour of paying off debt, according to a new survey by homeloans.com.au.

ECONOMY • Wed, 19 Aug 2015

Accounting firm to finance SMEs

A sizeable player in the accounting sector has opened up a new finance arm targeting small businesses, as it aims to better service its existing client base.

LENDER • Sun, 09 Aug 2015