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Women in Finance Podcast: Why Joanna James believes in visualising and emotionalising success

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we’re catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space.

MORTGAGE AND FINANCE LEADER: Dive deep into the future of financial advice with Minister Stephen Jones

In this conversation, Minister Jones shares his candid assessment of the progress in financial advice, discusses his goals for the industry, addresses criticism surrounding his approach to ...

Repayments now ‘almost 10%’ of household income: RBA

The central bank has flagged that mortgage repayments have escalated above the previous projections made in 2008.

Rate hikes may resume in November: Economists

A watchful eye is being kept on incoming inflation data that may force the central bank’s hand in next month’s board meeting.

Consumer confidence climbs, but rate rise concern continues

Despite more than 60 per cent of consumers expecting interest rates to rise, confidence is climbing, according to new data.

Calls for ‘land tax discount’ as vacancy rates drop

As investors sell due to high costs, vacancy rates have fallen further, signalling a need for improved investor incentives.

Payments to rise by 60% for 14% of fixed-rate borrowers: RBA

Ten per cent of borrowers who have rolled off fixed rates since May 2022 have seen repayments rise by more than 60 per cent, with another 14 per cent expected to join them.

RBA notes mortgage pressures, but suggests no systemic risk

Households are spending more money on housing and arrears are rising, but the majority are able to service their debts, the RBA has said.

Women in Finance Podcast: Why Tanya Sale believes support is key to being a female leader

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we’re catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space.

Resi mortgage delinquency rates continue to rise: Moody’s

New data has revealed the ongoing climb in mortgage arrears among a backdrop of high interest rates and inflation.

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