Finance Stories

Australian Energy Market Commission 2016 Residential electricity price trends report Energy prices are one of the top sources of cost of living pressure, and it seems that the stress is set to rise with the Australian...

In a landmark move, Mercer has completed a takeover of Virgin Super's $540 million retirement scheme. Virgin Super's 20,000 members are now in the hands of global consulting and investment group Mercer, following a transfer of...

AMP.NATSEM report finds that takes five years for divorced couples to recover their financial position following separation Divorce doesn’t just cost money in terms of lawyer’s fees: a new AMP.NATSEM report finds that on average it...

A new non-stop service from Perth to London will be introduced by Qantas in March 2018. For the first time ever, Australians will be able to regularly travel directly to Europe, via a 17-hour Qantas flight...

A number of lenders have raised rates on their fixed rate home loans over the past month. Is it time you fixed your mortgage before it's too late?

The ACCC warns of a new parcel delivery scam   You’d better watch out: Santa Claus may be coming to town, but so are the scammers. The ACCC is warning online shoppers to watch out for...

Claims data from IAG, has revealed more than 47,000 household items claimed for damage of theft over 12 months

The ACCC is warning travellers to be wary when booking online. Here’s why

The volume of economic activity in Australia decreased 0.5% over the September quarter. Are we headed for a recession? For the first time since the March quarter of 2011, Australia's economy has shrunk. Over the September...

Workplace Gender Equality Agency releases list of Employers of Choice 2016

Which offers the most life-saving benefits – cycling, swimming, tennis, aerobics, football or running?

It’s Australia's largest consumer credit remediation program: ASIC action sees BMW Finance pay $77 million in fines and repayments, including $50 million in loans write offs.. ASIC Deputy Chairman, Peter Kell has called it an example...

A new report by Industry Super Australia and Cbus has estimated that workers are missing out on $3.6 billion of compulsory superannuation each year – or $1,489 for the average worker affected Under the Superannuation Guarantee...

High upfront life insurance commissions will be reduced with the passage of the Corporations Amendment (Life Insurance Remuneration Arrangements) Bill 2016. Announcing the passage of the legislation, the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon....

The Innovation Committee has launched an inquiry into the social implications of driverless vehicles.  Driverless vehicles could be a closer reality in Australia with the announcement that the Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources...

ACCC: Virgin Australia has stopped the pre-selection of travel insurance on its online booking platform - CANSTAR

Latest ABS statistics find Australians are making life decisions later than ever

Hundreds of extra paramedics will be employed over the next 3 years in Victoria, with 15 new and upgraded ambulance stations across the state.

Bankruptcies in Australia have risen at the fastest rate since the GFC and according to Experian, younger attitudes could be to blame.

The ACCC denies authorisation for banks to collectively bargain with and boycott Apple on Apple Pay