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December 1, 2020

The RBA’s interest rate statement for December 2020

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including […]
December 1, 2020

How COVID-19 has impacted on Australia’s property market

The RBA’s September announcement that the interest rate remains unchanged comes as no surprise. After all, RBA Governor Philip Lowe told parliament last month that he expects the current record low 0.25% interest rate to stay in […]
November 4, 2020

Low rates, high risk? Is it time for first home buyers to enter the market?

With record low interest rates, a flattening housing market and repeated assertions from RBA governor Philip Lowe that a rates rise is not on the horizon, this may be the right time for first home buyers to […]
November 3, 2020

The RBA’s interest rate statement for November 2020

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to lower the cash rate by 15 basis points to 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided on a package of […]
October 27, 2020

Now you own your data: the new world of ‘open banking’ explained

The promise of open banking is big; a new, simpler way to share your personal financial data between banks, lenders and financial companies. It started on July 1. Here’s how it works and what it means to […]
October 26, 2020

Remember the banking royal commission? Changes are coming your way

Had it not been for COVID-19, a number of royal commission-led changes to the banking and finance industry would already have been in place – with more to come in December. Here’s what that means for brokers […]
October 22, 2020

Back in Action: How long-term low interest rates could benefit your business

In late June, during an online panel discussion hosted by ANU’s Crawford School of Public Policy, RBA Governor Philip Lowe said what many had already assumed: “I think it’s likely we’re going to see interest rates at […]
October 21, 2020

As low as it could go: is now the moment to fix your mortgage rate?

Australia’s cash rate is now the lowest it has been in 23 years, a reaction initially to stunted economic growth and now to the impact of COVID-19 on the local and global economic landscape. As the uncharted […]
October 20, 2020

Getting what you need to get ahead: asset finance explained

In business, growth is often the goal. But for many businesses, expansion means needing new  equipment, vehicles, machinery or technology – and that all costs money. Asset finance can help reduce the initial outlay, while your business […]
October 20, 2020

Future focused: apps and tools to track your finances

It’s never a bad idea to have a little help managing your money – and when you’ve got monthly mortgage repayments to make, balancing the books is extra important. There’s a great range of apps and tools […]