Home prices in Sydney are continuing their downward trajectory, falling over the March quarter, according to new research from Domain.

The banking regulator has today announced plans to remove its macro-prudential measures, which have been in place since 2014.

Borrowers approaching the expiry of their interest-only home loans period could be required to fork out an additional $7,000 a year, according to the Reserve Bank.

Heritage Bank has appointed current senior executive Kevin Potter to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of long-serving head of retail Paul Francis.

Mortgage lender Better Choice Home Loans has continued its national expansion with the announcement of two key appointments to its sales team.

Morningstar has flagged vertical integration as a potential issue for banks as the royal commission continues to find “very disturbing” evidence of misconduct among financial services organisations.

A big four bank is ramping up its security efforts around broker-introduced loans by ensuring that all new customers visit a bank branch in person.

AMP’s address to the royal commission has revealed examples of inappropriate advice to switch super funds, with one instance being a client losing almost a quarter of their balance after being advised to switch to an AMP product.

Treasurer Scott Morrison has insisted that revelations of misconduct identified by the royal commission would not pose a threat to financial stability.

Younger Australians are more likely to engage in online fractional property investment, according to new research from the University of South Australia.