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Consumer confidence takes a hit after bushfires: Westpac

Consumer confidence has dived in January in the wake of Australia's most devastating bushfires, as unease grows about the impact it will have on the economy.

By Emma Duffy ● January 22, 2020

Share trading broker SelfWealth benefited from royal commission

Faltering trust in Australia's banks following the royal commission has 'greatly benefited' online share trading platform SelfWealth, according to one insider.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 22, 2020

Aussies warned they may be unknowingly investing unethically

Australia's newest retail super fund is urging Australians to review whether their superannuation is being invested ethically.

By Emma Duffy ● January 21, 2020

How to sell or buy a car with finance owing on it

Big Terry’s selling a V8 Commodore Ute at a great price, but he’s got finance owing on it. Is it a good idea to buy or sell an encumbered car?

By Harrison Astbury ● January 21, 2020

Deloitte says Australian banking innovation lags behind NZ, EU, UK

Accountancy firm Deloitte says organisations shouldn't be waiting for changes in the Consumer Data Right (CDR) to introduce new open banking innovation.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 21, 2020

Home buying intentions have reached a record high

Intentions to buy a new home are at record highs at the moment, according to new data.

By William Jolly ● January 21, 2020

Australian pokie gambling falls while lottery participation remains steady

The Northern Territory has the highest poker machine and betting participation rates of any state or territory, while Western Australia has the highest rate for lotteries and scratch tickets.

By Alex Brewster ● January 21, 2020

One in five Aussies don't think Australia will be the 'lucky country' in 10 years: NAB

Aussies are concerned the rising cost of living combined with low wages growth and unaffordable housing could make Australia unliveable in the next ten years.

By Emma Duffy ● January 20, 2020

Australian economy locked into slow growth in 2020: Deloitte

With wage growth stagnant, unemployment unlikely to fall, and the economic cost of bushfires and drought to soar well into the billions, Australia's economy could be treading water, rather than roaring into recovery in 2020.

By Alex Brewster ● January 20, 2020

NAB offers 20 free trades on its share trading platform

National Australia Bank has offered new users to its share trading platform 20 free trades, but what are the catches?

By Harrison Astbury ● January 20, 2020

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