Media Mentions – 2009
04 Jan 2009 – Economy braces for further downturn
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: David Potts
Subject: Economy downturn
05 Jan 2009 – Interest rates set to remain low
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Kylie Elston
Subject: Interest rates
10 Jan 2009 – Credit ratings take hit as banks restrict lending
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Julian Lee
Subject: Credit ratings
19 Jan 2009 – Credit card debt levels remain high
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Annette Sampson
Subject: Credit card debt
22 Jan 2009 – Retail industry set to face tough year
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Time Colebatch
Subject: Retail industry
25 Jan 2009 – Financial crisis leads to increased loan defaults
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: David Potts
Subject: Loan defaults
02 Feb 2009 – Consumer debt growth slows in response to market conditions
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Debt growth
04 Feb 2009 – Tax cuts fail to deliver expected boost to consumer spending
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Time Colebatch
Subject: Tax cuts
09 Feb 2009 – Banks face tougher lending conditions in 2009
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: David Potts
Subject: Bank lending
10 Feb 2009 – More Australians turning to payday loans
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Julian Lee
Subject: Payday loans
14 Feb 2009 – Government increases stimulus measures
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Julian Lee
Subject: Government stimulus
19 Feb 2009 – RBA cuts rates to stimulate economic growth
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: RBA rates
21 Feb 2009 – Household credit in decline
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Credit decline
25 Feb 2009 – Banks tighten lending criteria amid economic uncertainty
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Lending criteria
28 Feb 2009 – Home loan affordability hits new lows
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Denise Cullen
Subject: Home loan affordability
28 Feb 2009 – Housing affordability improves slightly with new policies
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Denise Cullen
Subject: Housing affordability
02 Mar 2009 – Mortgage stress hits record high
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Mortgage stress
03 Mar 2009 – Personal finance crisis as debt levels soar
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Debt crisis
08 Mar 2009 – Rate cut expected as inflation pressures ease
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Inflation
09 Mar 2009 – Debt collection practices under review as defaults rise
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Kylie Elston
Subject: Debt collection
11 Mar 2009 – RBA to lower rates further to stimulate economy
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: RBA rates
12 Mar 2009 – Rate cuts unlikely to improve consumer confidence
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: John Collett
Subject: Consumer confidence
15 Mar 2009 – Mortgage holders face rising repayments
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Julian Lee
Subject: Mortgage repayments
- Mar 14, 2009 AFR by Tanya Powley.
- Aug 5, 2009 AFR by Alison Kahler
Finding the ideal savings account
- Aug 15, 2009 AFR by Zoe Fielding
No hold on Big Four rate rises
- Aug 15, 2009 AFR by Report Katja Buhrer
Loyalty schemes help fight debt Shoppers skip flights and hotels
- July 26, 2009 SMH by Rachel Browne
Loyalty schemes help fight debt Shoppers skip flights and hotels
- July 26, 2009 SMH by Rachel Browne
Shoppers use loyalty schemes to fight debt
- July 26, 2009 SMH by Rachel Browne
23 Mar 2009 – Housing market sees a slight recovery
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Housing market
25 Mar 2009 – Refinancing: A growing trend in mortgage market
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Refinancing
29 Mar 2009 – Debt consolidation services rise in popularity
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Laura Duncan
Subject: Debt consolidation
01 Apr 2009 – Pick a winner.
Media Outlet: Money (Australia Edition)
Author: Field, Nicola
Subject: Mortgage
02 Apr 2009 – Government stimulus not enough to boost consumer spending
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Kylie Elston
Subject: Government stimulus
03 Apr 2009 – Australians reduce debt amid economic downturn
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Debt reduction
03 Apr 2009 – Interest rates set to remain stable for the next quarter
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Interest rates
04 Apr 2009 – Economic outlook remains uncertain despite government stimulus efforts
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Economic outlook
07 Apr 2009 – Home loan application rejections on the rise
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Home loans
09 Apr 2009 – New mortgage products aimed at first home buyers
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: John Collett
Subject: First home buyers
10 Apr 2009 – Banks increase fees for credit card customers
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Kylie Elston
Subject: Bank fees
13 Apr 2009 – Banks raise interest rates as inflation concerns rise
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Kylie Elston
Subject: Interest rates
13 Apr 2009 – Credit card limits reduced by banks in response to market
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Kylie Elston
Subject: Credit card limits
15 Apr 2009 – Interest rates expected to remain stable despite global uncertainties
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Interest rates
22 Apr 2009 – Economic challenges ahead for Australian banks
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Banks
01 May 2009 – New credit card regulations introduced
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Credit card regulations
01 May 2009 – Home loan approvals continue to rise despite economic uncertainty
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Julian Lee
Subject: Home loan approvals
01 May 2009 – Global recession impacts Australian job market
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Job market
02 May 2009 – New mortgage options aimed at first-time homebuyers
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: First-time homebuyers
02 May 2009 – Mortgage lenders tighten eligibility criteria
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Julian Lee
Subject: Mortgage lenders
02 May 2009 – Consumer debt levels continue to rise
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Consumer debt
03 May 2009 – New mortgage products available for self-employed borrowers
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Self-employed borrowers
05 May 2009 – Job growth expected to slow as economy contracts
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Job growth
05 May 2009 – New tax relief measures announced for property investors
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Tax relief
10 May 2009 – Consumers tightening their belts as economy slows
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Consumer spending
10 May 2009 – Homebuyers more cautious as market volatility continues
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Homebuyers
11 May 2009 – Government announces new tax incentives for property investors
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Property investors
12 May 2009 – Rising unemployment to impact housing market
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Annette Sampson
Subject: Unemployment
12 May 2009 – Banks introduce new credit card rewards programs
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: John Collett
Subject: Credit card rewards
12 May 2009 – Australian consumers cut back on discretionary spending
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Discretionary spending
13 May 2009 – Mortgage arrears continue to rise amid economic slowdown
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Mortgage arrears
14 May 2009 – Savings interest rates cut by major banks
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Andrew Taylor
Subject: Savings rates
14 May 2009 – Housing market faces uncertainty as more properties are listed
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Denise Cullen
Subject: Housing market
14 May 2009 – Mortgage products adapt to changing market
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Kylie Elston
Subject: Mortgage market
14 May 2009 – Consumer debt reaches unprecedented levels
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Consumer debt
15 May 2009 – Banks introduce new products to attract customers in competitive market
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Bank products
15 May 2009 – New home loan options introduced to ease market pressure
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Home loans
16 May 2009 – Banks face increasing competition from online lenders
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Online lenders
16 May 2009 – Consumer debt continues to climb amid economic uncertainty
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: John Collett
Subject: Consumer debt
17 May 2009 – Real estate investment trusts gain popularity
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Real estate investment trusts
19 May 2009 – Banking sector under pressure as profits decline
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Banking sector
21 May 2009 – Australia’s economic recovery faces hurdles
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Andrew Taylor
Subject: Economic recovery
25 May 2009 – Retail spending forecasted to remain weak for the remainder of the year
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Retail spending
28 May 2009 – New housing policies may stabilize property market
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Housing policies
28 May 2009 – Housing affordability still a major concern
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Housing affordability
29 May 2009 – Australians tightening their belts as cost of living rises
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Cost of living
30 May 2009 – Housing market struggling despite low rates
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Housing market
01 Jun 2009 – Mortgage rates remain at historic lows
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Mortgage rates
01 Jun 2009 – Banks report record profits amid rising loan approvals
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: John Collett
Subject: Bank profits
01 Jun 2009 – Banks to cut mortgage rates despite RBA hold
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Kylie Elston
Subject: Mortgage rates
02 Jun 2009 – Banks continue to tighten lending criteria
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: John Collett
Subject: Lending criteria
02 Jun 2009 – Credit card companies to reduce interest rates for first time in years
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Julian Lee
Subject: Credit card rates
02 Jun 2009 – Australian economy shows signs of slowing growth
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Australian economy
02 Jun 2009 – Economy remains sluggish despite rate cuts
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Economy
03 Jun 2009 – Banking profits show resilience amidst economic pressure
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Banking profits
03 Jun 2009 – Interest rates on savings accounts fall as banks adjust to market
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Julian Lee
Subject: Savings accounts
04 Jun 2009 – Retail sector faces further challenges as consumer sentiment weakens
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: John Collett
Subject: Retail sector
04 Jun 2009 – Australians focus on saving as debt levels rise
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Julian Lee
Subject: Saving vs debt
04 Jun 2009 – Consumer confidence falls as spending slows
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Consumer confidence
04 Jun 2009 – Retail sales slow as consumer confidence dips
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Retail sales
05 Jun 2009 – First-time homebuyers struggle to enter market despite lower rates
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: First-time homebuyers
05 Jun 2009 – Home ownership becoming more difficult for younger Australians
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Home ownership
05 Jun 2009 – Retail sales bounce back as consumer confidence rises
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Retail sales
07 Jun 2009 – Banking fees remain a hot topic in consumer discussions
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Annette Sampson
Subject: Banking fees
10 Jun 2009 – Mortgage lending increases as demand for housing grows
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Mortgage lending
10 Jun 2009 – Interest rate hikes expected as inflation rises
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Inflation
10 Jun 2009 – Mortgage approvals increase as rates remain low
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Mortgage approvals
12 Jun 2009 – Australians cut back on discretionary spending
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Julian Lee
Subject: Consumer spending
12 Jun 2009 – Economic outlook improves slightly as recovery signs emerge
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Economic outlook
12 Jun 2009 – Banks profit despite market volatility
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Bank profits
13 Jun 2009 – Retailers launch new promotions to boost sales
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Retail sales
14 Jun 2009 – Caution on mortgage rates
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Annette Sampson
Subject: Mortgage rates
15 Jun 2009 – Retailers forecast slow recovery in consumer spending
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: John Collett
Subject: Retail recovery
15 Jun 2009 – Banks increase rates despite central bank cuts
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Bank rates
15 Jun 2009 – Savings rates still below inflation
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Savings rates
15 Jun 2009 – Home loan arrears rise amid rising unemployment
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Home loan arrears
16 Jun 2009 – Banks show caution with new mortgage products
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Annette Sampson
Subject: Mortgage products
16 Jun 2009 – Australian housing market stabilizes after government stimulus
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Housing market
16 Jun 2009 – Housing market recovery expected to take longer than anticipated
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Housing market recovery
17 Jun 2009 – Mortgage holders struggle as repayments rise
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Mortgage repayments
18 Jun 2009 – Debt levels remain high despite efforts to reduce consumer borrowing
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Annette Sampson
Subject: Debt levels
19 Jun 2009 – Credit card debt levels remain high amid global crisis
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Credit card debt
19 Jun 2009 – Personal loans rates drop
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Personal loans
19 Jun 2009 – Banks introduce new products to attract mortgage customers
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Mortgage products
20 Jun 2009 – Credit card debt continues to rise despite economic downturn
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Credit card debt
20 Jun 2009 – Interest rates expected to rise due to inflation
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Interest rates
20 Jun 2009 – Australians feeling optimistic about home buying
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Home buying optimism
20 Jun 2009 – Australians becoming more financially conservative, survey finds
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Financial conservatism
20 Jun 2009 – Banks face increased pressure to ease lending criteria
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Bank lending
21 Jun 2009 – Australians embrace debt consolidation strategies
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: John Collett
Subject: Debt consolidation
21 Jun 2009 – Interest rate cuts fail to boost retail spending
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Retail spending
22 Jun 2009 – Interest rates to remain low to stimulate economy
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Interest rates
22 Jun 2009 – Australians embrace home equity loans as housing market stabilizes
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Home equity loans
22 Jun 2009 – Record low mortgage rates set to boost housing market
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Mortgage rates
22 Jun 2009 – Mortgage rates expected to rise after RBA signals tightening policy
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Mortgage rates
25 Jun 2009 – Mortgage lenders continue tightening criteria
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Annette Sampson
Subject: Mortgage lenders
25 Jun 2009 – Australians investing more in property as interest rates drop
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Julian Lee
Subject: Property investment
25 Jun 2009 – Australians shifting from credit to debit cards
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Credit vs. Debit cards
25 Jun 2009 – Government introduces new measures to support housing market
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Government measures
28 Jun 2009 – Australian economy struggles to maintain growth
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Economic growth
28 Jun 2009 – Retail sector faces tough times amid rising costs
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Retail sector
28 Jun 2009 – Retail sector growth stalls as consumer confidence dips
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Retail sector
29 Jun 2009 – Credit card interest rates remain high despite rate cuts
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Credit card interest rates
30 Jun 2009 – Property market recovery uncertain as consumer sentiment weakens
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Property market
01 Jul 2009 – Tax incentives introduced for first-time home buyers
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: John Collett
Subject: Home buyers
01 Jul 2009 – Government announces new housing stimulus package
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Housing stimulus
02 Jul 2009 – Mortgage affordability improves with rate cuts
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: John Collett
Subject: Mortgage affordability
02 Jul 2009 – Australians flock to high-yield savings accounts
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Julian Lee
Subject: Savings accounts
03 Jul 2009 – Retailers shift focus to online sales amid declining foot traffic
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Retail sales
03 Jul 2009 – Banks face growing pressure to reduce fees
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Bank fees
04 Jul 2009 – Retailers report rising sales as interest rates drop
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Retail sales
04 Jul 2009 – Unemployment rate continues to rise as recession deepens
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Unemployment
05 Jul 2009 – Mortgage interest rates to rise despite RBA cuts
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Mortgage interest rates
05 Jul 2009 – RBA signals further cuts to interest rates
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Interest rates
06 Jul 2009 – Financial services sector faces stricter regulations
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Financial regulations
06 Jul 2009 – Australians continue to struggle with rising debt levels
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Debt levels
07 Jul 2009 – Bank customers demand lower fees as economic pressures increase
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Bank fees
07 Jul 2009 – Mortgage affordability remains a challenge
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Mortgage affordability
08 Jul 2009 – Consumer credit growth slows amid rising unemployment
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Consumer credit
08 Jul 2009 – Retailers report declining sales amid economic uncertainty
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Retail sales
10 Jul 2009 – Consumer confidence sees a rebound in the second quarter
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Consumer confidence
10 Jul 2009 – Credit cards: Lower limits, higher risks
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Kylie Elston
Subject: Credit cards
10 Jul 2009 – Australians shifting away from mortgages to savings
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Savings
10 Jul 2009 – Personal finance hits record highs with consumer debt growth
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Personal finance
12 Jul 2009 – More Australians choosing fixed-rate loans
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Fixed-rate loans
12 Jul 2009 – Banks to face more scrutiny as lending practices come under fire
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Bank lending
14 Jul 2009 – Banks continue to raise mortgage rates despite RBA cuts
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Mortgage rates
14 Jul 2009 – Housing market recovery uncertain as new policies announced
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Housing market
15 Jul 2009 – New mortgage rules come into effect
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Mortgage rules
16 Jul 2009 – Unemployment rate to rise as businesses slow hiring
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Unemployment
18 Jul 2009 – Retailers struggle with declining consumer confidence
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Retailers
20 Jul 2009 – Mortgage arrears rise as unemployment increases
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Mortgage arrears
22 Jul 2009 – Banks under scrutiny for high fees
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Bank fees
23 Jul 2009 – Banks set to face tougher competition as non-bank lenders emerge
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Annette Sampson
Subject: Non-bank lenders
25 Jul 2009 – Banking fees remain a contentious issue
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Banking fees
25 Jul 2009 – Job market facing challenges as unemployment rises
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Tom Allard
Subject: Unemployment
26 Jul 2009 – Loyalty schemes help fight debt
Media Outlet: Sun-Herald, The (Sydney)
Author: Rachel Browne
Subject: Loyalty schemes
29 Jul 2009 – Banks to increase interest rates on loans
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Interest rates
29 Jul 2009 – Credit card companies face tighter scrutiny
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Kylie Elston
Subject: Credit card scrutiny
30 Jul 2009 – Australian housing market shows signs of cooling
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Housing market
30 Jul 2009 – Interest rates expected to rise amid inflation concerns
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Peter Lavell
Subject: Interest rates
01 Aug 2009 – Australian economy shows signs of slow recovery
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Andrew Taylor
Subject: Economic recovery
01 Aug 2009 – Debt settlement services see rise in demand
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Kylie Elston
Subject: Debt settlement
03 Aug 2009 – Banks face higher costs as regulatory pressure mounts
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Bridget Carter
Subject: Bank costs
12 Aug 2009 – Australians increasingly turning to investment properties
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Denise Cullen
Subject: Investment properties
17 Aug 2009 – Home loan applications surge as interest rates drop
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Home loan applications
18 Aug 2009 – Australians reduce mortgage debt as interest rates drop
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: John Collett
Subject: Mortgage debt
03 Sep 2009 – Consumer credit industry faces regulatory overhaul
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Kylie Elston
Subject: Credit industry
21 Sep 2009 – Credit card issuers target high-net-worth individuals
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Rachel Browne
Subject: Credit card issuers
22 Sep 2009 – Australian housing market faces corrections
Media Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald, The
Author: Matt Wade
Subject: Housing market corrections