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CBA bans low-doc loans19/11/2008

The Commonwealth Bank has banned no-deposit loans and others plan to follow.
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Aussie cuts home loan rate10/11/2008

John Symond's Aussie Home Loans ramps up the competitive pressure on the big banks.
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Card fraud costs $500m07/11/2008

Security experts warn that banks are not doing enough to protect customers online.
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Inflation drop boosts case for rate cut03/11/2008

Inflation falls for the first time in more than two years in response to fears about economic growth.
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Australia faces softer landing13/10/2008

Underlying commodity strength will play its part in pulling the country through.
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BankWatch coming your way12/10/2008

Treasurer backs an ASIC proposal aimed at increasing competition between the major lenders.
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Cut rates now - and pass it on05/10/2008

The Reserve Bank should be motivated by the need to take pressure off small business, Julie Bishop writes.
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RBA pumps cash as banks hoard01/10/2008

Australian banks held a record $11 billion on deposit at the central bank.
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NSW govt flags $400m GST shortfall 24/09/2008

The NSW Government's budget woes approach $2 billion, but it will honour a promise to cut payroll tax.
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More cuts likely, says RBA08/09/2008

Interest rates are headed lower despite rapidly cooling consumer spending and borrowing, Reserve Bank boss says.
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Teachers Credit Union to cut rates01/09/2008

Teachers Credit Union says it will match a cut in interest rates if the central bank moves tomorrow.
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RBA queries banks on rates15/07/2008

Reserve Bank casts doubts on global funding pressure arguments from from banks.
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Hiring cuts on the horizon10/06/2008

Business conditions and confidence stabilise but companies may still cut back on hiring, new data suggests.
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Farm efficiency up but slowing10/03/2008

Productivity in the cropping, livestock and dairy industries appears to be slowing.
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Scope celebrates decade long link07/03/2008

Advertising giant celebrates decade long partnership with Scope, a Victorian disability services group.
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