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IMF stagnation a 'real risk': Treasury

There is a "real risk" that continued stagnation in reform of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could lead to an even more severe financial crisis the next time around, according to a ...

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Push for greater mortgage securitisation

The Australian Securitisation Forum (ASF) has called for residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBSs) and asset-backed securities (ABSs) to be granted High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) ...

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Coles closer to mortgage play

Retail heavyweight Coles looks set to beef up its financial services offering by entering the $1.2 trillion mortgage market in the near future.

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Firstmac hamstrung by banking act

Mortgage lender Firstmac has called for the removal of ownership restrictions preventing it from applying for an ADI licence.

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No capital incentive for LMI: QBE

QBE has urged the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) to consider the role that lender's mortgage insurance (LMI) plays in the financial system and recommends that capital relief be provided to ...

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YBR calls for greater mortgage mobility

Yellow Brick Road believes 14 days is sufficient time for lenders to be able to arrange transfer of a mortgage in accordance with the customer’s needs.

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No rate hike expected for months

While the housing recovery is a positive sign for the economy, high investor activity may pose a threat in future

Shane Oliver, rate hike, Australian economy, housing recovery, Reserve Bank of Australia
Looking back on the investment market

A look back in time shows investors need to get smart and do their homework before jumping into property investment.

Cameron Kusher
Looking into the crystal ball

When looking at 2014, I have confidence in predicting the share market rallies of 2013 will continue.

George Lucas
Regional banks mount attack on majors

A group of regional banks has challenged the majors’ stranglehold on the mortgage market through a submission to the Financial System Inquiry

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