Investing in regional cities’ economic performance makes good sense. Contrary to popular opinion, new research out Monday shows regional cities generate national economic growth and jobs at the same rate as big metropolitan cities. They are worthy of economic investment in their own right – not just on social and equity grounds. However, for regional cities to capture […]
The South Australian government’s proposed $370 million national levy on Australian banks has been labelled an “outrageous cash grab” by the Australian Bankers’ Association. Announced in the state budget on 22 June, the proposed tax will target the big four banks as well as Macquarie Bank, with a quarterly levy on bonds and deposits over […]
A recent article by LMW Advisory WA, ‘West VS East’, explains that there are many opportunities presenting to buyers in the Perth property market. We believe that in support of this claim it is worth further discussion to highlight potential areas of future growth and elaborate on why we see now as the ideal time to […]
Federal Budget 2017: Winners and losers FUNDING for the NDIS has been guaranteed in a win for disability services, while big banks are the big losers in the Budget. WINNERS * Disabled people Funding guaranteed for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which is expected to cost $21 billion a year once it is fully implemented […]
Fixed rate demand set to soar Tuesday, 23 August 2011 Jessica Darnbrough Further interest rate stability could increase the demand for fixed rate products, one industry stakeholder has claimed. Speaking to The Adviser, Citibank’s Matt Wood said right now borrowers are hesitant to lock themselves into a fixed rate product when there is a slight […]