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Navigating the new Pensioners Loan Scheme

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2019
... calls from the industry, including The Australian Institute. The expanded scheme comes into effect on July 1. "A reverse mortgage allows retirees to increase their cash flow, while staying in the family home. However, it won't be right for everyone ...

Super startup taps new investors

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2019
... superannuation guarantee increasing from 9.5% to 12%, Coalition's win during the recent Federal elections and APRA's move to ease mortgage serviceability rules. Its two investment options, called the Superestate Property 25 and Superestate Property 50 ...

Chief economist update: The path of monetary policy according to Lowe

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2019
... depend on how the evidence evolves, especially on the labour market". 3. Should the reduction be fully passed through to mortgage rates? "Yes, this reduction in the cash rate should be fully passed through to variable mortgage rates," he replied. 4. ...

Chief economist update: The rate cut Australia has to have

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2019
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe is set to be remembered in history as the man who took Australia's official cash rate from a historic low of 1.5% - set under Glen Stevens one month before he stepped down as RBA head honcho in September ...

CFS taps senior Qantas Super executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2019
... commence in the new role at CFS this week. CBA has previously announced intentions to demerge its wealth management and mortgage broking businesses by end of this year, subject to regulatory approvals. In March, it said it has suspended preparations ...

Shock win leaves investors worse off

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2019
... investors and self-managed superannuation funds, the big banks made gains including Westpac adding more than 9%. Meanwhile, Mortgage Choice's share price surged 14.5% to 91 cents as mortgage brokers breathed a sigh of relief and McGrath jump to 25 ...

Chief economist update: The power of one

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2019
"The heat is on, the heat is on, the heat is on Oh it's on the street, the heat is on..." - Glenn Frey Oh yes, Virginia, the Reserve Bank better deliver a cut in interest rates when its board meets next week (June 4) or there'll be a lot of ...

Chief economist update: Like Britney Spears, Financial Standard's done it again

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2019
"Chief economist update: Cash rate should be 1%"! This was my piece published on 7 March 2019, based on the 'Taylor Rule' and plugging in Australia's growth and inflation parameters at the time. It took two months and a few days before Reserve ...

Credit fund launches to wholesale investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2019
... also offers the Moelis Australia Secured Loan Series, which manages a $180 million of loans secured by registered first mortgage loans over Australian real property. The fund received a 'Recommended Plus' rating from Independent Investment Research (IIR). ...

Property risks dip at Coalition win, APRA easing

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2019
... as last Saturday's elections lay to rest Labor's negative gearing plans and separately, APRA is easing its stance on mortgage lending. "The main implication of the election is the absence of expected Labor changes, especially to negative gearing, capital ...