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Balloon Payment.:
A large loan repayment made in order to clear a debt. Usually applied to a short-term fixed-rate loan, which involves small payments for a certain period of time with one large payment for the remaining amount of the principal at a time specified in the future.
A large loan repayment made in order to clear a debt. Usually applied to a short-term fixed-rate loan, which involves small payments for a certain period of time with one large payment for the remaining amount of the principal at a time specified in the future.
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| Overheads on Enhanced Vetting Could Ratchet Up Wholesale Fund Costs 07 Nov 2024: Paige Estritori The prospect of intensified scrutiny in confirming wholesale investor status could potentially tip the balance of competitiveness away from wholesale funds. According to recent commentary from the Financial Services Council (FSC), implementing added verification processes might impact these funds' ability to compete effectively. - read more |
| RBA Chief Under Fire: Decision on Rate Cuts in the Spotlight 07 Nov 2024: Paige Estritori Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock is set to face intense scrutiny over the central bank's conservative approach to cutting interest rates, as apprehensions about inflation persist in Australia. During a regular parliamentary session, Bullock’s policies will draw pointed questions from lawmakers. - read more |
| The Dwindling Australian Dream: Home Ownership Beyond Reach? 06 Nov 2024: Paige Estritori Recent insights from PropTrack have painted a bleak picture of Australian housing affordability, reaching unprecedented lows. In a market where a typical household makes just over $112,000 annually, a mere 14% of homes sold are within their budget. This dwindling accessibility starkly highlights the challenges for would-be homeowners today. - read more |
| CFS Launches New Advisory Initiative with Viridian 05 Nov 2024: Paige Estritori Colonial First State (CFS) is reshaping personal finance support by engaging with Viridian Advisory. This initiative aims to aid FirstChoice superannuation, pension, and investment members seeking guidance without ongoing financial advisement. The collaboration brings a novel approach to receive one-time, topic-focused advice tailored to individual needs. - read more |
| NSW Takes Decisive Steps Against Unlawful Merchant Fee Practices 04 Nov 2024: Paige Estritori The New South Wales (NSW) Government is taking robust measures to rectify years of unlawful merchant fee surcharges on customer transactions. Despite ongoing legal concerns, these fees persisted for nearly a decade, a legacy of policy directives laid out by the former Liberal-National government. - read more |
| Decoding Trust in AI for Finance: A New Path Forward 04 Nov 2024: Paige Estritori As artificial intelligence becomes entrenched in the financial industry, a critical question arises: Do people trust AI for making financial decisions? Exploring this query reveals diverse attitudes depending on individual backgrounds and familiarity with AI technologies. - read more |
| Australia's Path Out of Recession: A Long Road Ahead 01 Nov 2024: Paige Estritori Australia is currently navigating its way out of what has been called the longest recession on record. The nation has seen six consecutive quarters of declining per capita gross domestic product, indicating a sustained period of economic downturn. - read more |
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