Commonwealth Bank changes ads following ASIC concern
Jan 16 :: The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has agreed to change some of its advertised loan comparison rates after concerns were raised by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).ASIC... read more Inflation fall strengthens case for rate cuts
Dec 06 :: A leading unofficial measure of inflation eased last month due to falling food and fuel prices, strengthening the case for interest rate cuts next year.The TD Securities-Melbourne Institute Inflation... read more Reserve Bank cuts domestic growth outlook
Nov 07 :: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut its forecast for economic growth and inflation in its latest quarterly report card.Europe's ongoing sovereign debt crisis and the stalemate over the... read more ASIC moves on consumer credit insurance
Oct 21 :: The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has moved to provide further guidance for banks, credit unions and building societies offering consumer credit insurance (CCI) to improve their... read more Government cracks down on payday lenders
Sep 04 :: The Government has moved to place limits on the fees payday lenders can charge to 'small amount' borrowers, inviting comment on draft legislation.The Assistant Treasurer, Bill Shorten, announced... read more Bank switching plan gets industry tick
Aug 22 :: The Federal Government's plan to make switching banks easier has been welcomed by the banking industry and consumer groups.Under the so-called tick and flick plan, customers can sign one form... read more Householders reducing debt in uncertain times
Jun 07 :: The latest West Australian consumer confidence survey reveals local households are saving more and getting rid of debt.Most people who responded to the Curtin Business School-Chamber of Commerce... read more | 
