Family lost $200k after phone call
The Sydney family are “devastated” by the disappearance of their life savings and can’t afford groceries and even face having to sell their home.
Banking
Chalmers heads overseas for key meetings
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says key meetings in the US this week will help shape the government’s response to global economic issues in the May budget.
How Greece is turning investing on its head
When most people think of emerging markets the first thing that comes to mind is the meltdown of the Asian currency crisis. It’s time to think again.
Real amount of super you need to retire
Aussies might not need as much in their superannuation account as they thought to set themselves up for retirement, according to the latest figures.
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Leigh Sales’ most awkward question
The government keeps getting asked the same question about the banking royal commission – and each time, refuses to give a straight answer.
‘Bastards’: Mortgage broker fury at report
Borrowers could be forced to pay higher rates and upfront fees after a “very, very bad” recommendation by the banking royal commission.
Barefoot Investor: Greed isn’t going away
ANALYSIS: Kenneth Hayne has done an admirable job cleaning up the corporate kitty litter which our banking fat cats have soiled themselves in. But there’s still a long way to go.
‘I’m asking you’: Frydenberg grilled as banks attacked
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has come under pressure in an interview with Leigh Sales, as a victims’ compo scheme will be launched after the royal commission’s “scathing” report, which could lead to criminal or civil charges.
The big banks’ most telling sin
It is difficult to read without a shudder. Amid all the revelations in the bombshell banking royal commission report, there was one that stood out.
Kochie: Dodgy advisers betrayed us all
We grew up with bank managers on a pedestal, a pillar of the community. But their chase for profits has seen them transformed into common financial spivs motivated by greed.
Controversial financial planner fees get wiped
Financial planners will no longer be able to gouge unsuspecting clients with fees for no service under a royal commission recommendation.
Mortgage brokers livid at Royal Commission
The mortgage broking industry is fuming they are the biggest scalp of the Royal Commission, as they argue new proposals would hurt competition and leave customers worse off.
‘My fear remains’: NAB bosses lashed
His fiery appearance during hearings was among the most memorable moments of the royal commission, now Ken Henry has been singled out in the final report.
Bombshell report slams big banks
The long-awaited final report of the banking royal commission has recommended sweeping changes to address the root causes of poor behaviour in the industry.
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