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Zip posts record quarterly growth

Buy now, pay later platform Zip has recorded its strongest ever quarter, according to its Q2 trading update.

By William Jolly ● January 14, 2020

Bank Australia partners with CEFC to launch first 'green' home loan with rock bottom rates

Australians could soon be rewarded with home loan interest rates as low as 2.44% if their home meets high energy efficiency standards.

By Emma Duffy ● January 14, 2020

Neobank 86 400 launches 'energy switch' tool

86 400 has dipped its toes into the energy comparison world, without requiring customers to manually input data.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 14, 2020

8 financial resolutions to kick-start 2020

Let's be real: most New Year's resolutions bite the dust.

By Emma Duffy ● January 13, 2020

Western Australian property market remains bleak

With economic activity in Western Australia well below its ten year average and effective unemployment significantly above the ten year benchmark, the property market, particularly units, continue to experience weakness.

By Alex Brewster ● January 13, 2020

1.1 million households under mortgage stress: DFA

Falling home loan rates hasn't stopped the number of households experiencing mortgage stress from rising.

By William Jolly ● January 10, 2020

First Home Loan Deposit Scheme: What first home buyers need to know

Launched on 1 January 2020, the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme could offer hopeful first home buyers a much-needed leg up onto the property ladder.

By Emma Duffy ● January 10, 2020

Black Friday drives November retail sales to strong result

Australian retail turnover rose to 0.9% in November 2019, well above economists' predictions of between 0.4% and 0.6%.

By Alex Brewster ● January 10, 2020

RBA casts doubt over viability of emerging digital currencies

In its submission to a senate select committee on fintech, the RBA has raised concerns over emerging digital currencies such as Libra.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 09, 2020

'Black Friday' online sales up 62%: NAB

It's the biggest shopping event on the US calendar but data shows more and more Australians are embracing 'Black Friday' as an online shopping event.

By Emma Duffy ● January 09, 2020

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