Mark Bristow

Banking royal commission announced

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced a royal commission into Australia’s banking sector, following repeated calls for an inquiry into the scandal-prone sector from the finance community and beyond.

Disabled Australians at financial risk

A new study has confirmed that people living with disabilities are vulnerable to financial exploitation and abuse by unscrupulous service providers, and that access to financial education may be able to help disabled Australians and carers make more confident financial decisions.

Aussies looking on the bright side

Things are looking up for the Aussie economy, with declining unemployment and the recent same-sex marriage survey result boosting consumer confidence to a 16-week high, according to ANZ and Roy Morgan Research.

Are paper billing fees unfair? Government plans to investigate

If your bank, utility company or telecommunications provider charge you extra to receive paper bills, the Australian government may want to hear from you.

How much is Lender's Mortgage Insurance?

Because Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI) can be a significant extra expense when purchasing a property, it’s important to include it in your budget when calculating whether you can afford a home loan, to avoid finding yourself in financial stress at the very start of a 30-year mortgage term.

Dwelling value growth slows as investor demand fades

New research from CoreLogic connects a recent slowdown in the growth of Australian dwelling values with a corresponding fall in investor demand, indicating a housing market that’s become increasingly dependent on investors.

Steady jobs growth keeps unemployment stable

The latest job figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the nation’s unemployment rate held steady over October 2017.

SA scraps bank tax

South Australia’s proposed bank tax has been shelved by the state government, before the bill could be knocked back in the state's upper house for a second time.

eftpos starts Android Pay rollout

ANZ and Cuscal have added eftpos functionality to their Android Pay services, providing more flexibility and options for Australians to conveniently manage their payments while shopping.

Aussies to splurge on online shopping this Christmas

New research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Roy Morgan is predicting that Australians will spend more than $50 billion in retail stores this Christmas season.