Finance News

The latest scandal to rock the presidency of Donald Trump has had a widespread negative impact on domestic and international markets. Thursday saw the ASX 200 reach losses of around 1.5% before stabilising upon the release...

The finalists of Australia's inaugural FinTech awards have been announced, with 8 start-ups competing for the title of 'Fintech organisation of the year'.

The Government insists bulk-billing rates are at an all-time high, but the Opposition claims we’re paying more for our GP visits. Who’s right?

A large scale global cyber attack has now hit Australian businesses, and authorities warn there will likely be more to come. The Federal Government has confirmed that 3 private small-to-medium-sized businesses in Australia have been affected...

New data released by the ACCC has revealed that Aussies lost nearly $300 million to scams in 2016, with a 47% increase in scam activity over the year. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Targeting Scams...

In response to the release of the 2017 Federal Budget this week, Bill Shorten says Labor will back Government plans to raise the Medicare levy, but only for the top two tax brackets. The increase to...

Scott Morrison is set to reveal his government's Budget tonight and while much of it is a mystery, here's what we know will probably be in it.

The 'sandwich generation' of Baby Boomers are emptying pockets to keep their children and parents financially afloat, new research has found.

Apps that help you track your spending are nothing new, but what about an app that's smart enough to do it for you – and tell you what you're doing wrong? Micro-investment app Acorns has developed...

The Territory Government plans to implement a regulatory model to accommodate ridesharing services such as Uber, later this year, while sustaining the jobs for the Commercial Passenger Vehicle industry.

A new report highlights the importance of considering human rights in financial investment decisions, as investors are becoming more focused on responsible investing.

Qantas has just unveiled its inaugural non-stop flight from Perth to London, which will take off on the 24th of March 2018.

Asset Owners Disclosure Project’s (AODP) annual Global Climate 500 Asset Owners ranked the best and the worst super funds when it comes to climate change risk management, and AODP Chairman John Hewson believes Australia is heading towards an ‘Australian train wreck’…

Commodities prices have taken a hit, as concerns that China's economic growth is slowing continue to affect the global market. One of the key global commodities, oil, fell by 7% last week. This drop in oil...

Housing affordability has deteriorated across the past year to the end of March, according to analysts from Moody’s and Anglicare Australia. Based on the results of the recent report RMBS - Australia: Housing Affordability Worsening Amid...

The average Australian household expenditure is on the rise from increased inflation this quarter, due mostly to price hikes in fuel and healthcare.

The Federal Government and local resource companies have come to the aid of those affected by Category-Four Cyclone Debbie, by donating money and making grants available to people who need help getting back on their feet. The Queensland government anticipates a large hit to the annual state budget.

ASIC has encouraged Australians to use their website in order to find out whether a portion of $1.1 billion in unclaimed money is theirs.   Australians could be missing out on some of the $1.1 billion...

The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has launched a new campaign demonstrating how financial advice can improve the lives of Australians. The FPA’s campaign, Everyone Deserves a CFP® (Certified Financial Planner), is running from 24...

Crown rot and cereal cyst nematode are the two major threats to Australian grain crops this winter, and growers have been warned to stay vigilant against both.