12 Sep Client’s cost of funds
Cost of Funds (interest cost) is usually one of the biggest cost drivers within any business. Robinson Sewell Partners (RSP) explains how the banking process works and what you can...
26 Jul Myth, muck and mystery of bank pricing
IN BRIEF;Â It is too simplistic to look at the RBA cash rate for a fair comparison with bank cost of funds. This article considers the composition of bank funds and...
19 Jul Loan interest costs becoming a burden
According to an analysis by Neil Clark & Associates (NCA) of ABARES data, loan interest payments in the agricultural sector have risen to almost $5 billion per annum, equating to...
17 Jul Foreign ownership of rural land
The level of foreign ownership of agricultural land and agricultural food production in Australia continues to concern many in the community. In December 2011, the Government released the Foreign Investment...
16 Jul Bruce, Robyn and Ben Smith: Video Testimonial on Today’s Banking Landscape
According to the ABS, the value of Australian rural land was valued at $264.6 billion as at 30June 2011, or 8.8% of the total land value of Australia. For the first...