472 articles written by Nick Bendel

Young Aussies lack financial confidence
According to new research from Westpac, almost three-quarters of young Australians worry they are making poor financial choices.

Nick Bendel -
07 Jun, 2018 -
2 min read

ANZ, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank handed criminal cartel charges
Criminal cartel charges have been laid against ANZ, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank following an investigation by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Nick Bendel -
06 Jun, 2018 -
2 min read

Bank of Sydney and UBank lead the way for short term deposits
Smaller lenders are offering the highest interest rates for three-month term deposits, new research has found.

Nick Bendel -
03 Jun, 2018 -
2 min read

ANZ accused of 'alleged cartel arrangements'
Criminal cartel charges are expected to be laid against ANZ, even though the bank said it “acted in accordance with the law”.

Nick Bendel -
01 Jun, 2018 -
2 min read

Affordable city units still exist
Sydney is the only capital where it’s almost impossible to buy an apartment in the heart of the city for less than $500,000, new research has found.

Nick Bendel -
30 May, 2018 -
3 min read

Your mortgage interest rate might be higher than you think
Some of Australia’s cheapest home loan rates are more expensive than they initially seem, a new analysis of variable home loans has found.

Nick Bendel -
27 May, 2018 -
3 min read

Property rents surge in Canberra
Canberra has emerged as a surprise leader in new rental statistics from SQM Research.

Nick Bendel -
26 May, 2018 -
2 min read

NAB the most generous big four bank for term deposit interest rates
Consumers who want to invest $5,000 in a term deposit with a big four bank will currently get the best return with NAB.

Nick Bendel -
20 May, 2018 -
2 min read

Balanced super accounts grow 1.7% in April
Superannuation funds enjoyed strong returns during April, according to data from SuperRatings.

Nick Bendel -
19 May, 2018 -
2 min read

Court penalises home appliances business for leasing breaches
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered a $2 million penalty against Thorn Australia Pty Ltd's Radio Rentals for contravening its responsible lending obligations.

Nick Bendel -
17 May, 2018 -
2 min read