Veda

Easing credit demand could hurt GDP growth: Veda survey

5:40PM | Wednesday, 1 May 2013 |  New Veda figures show overall demand for business credit has eased across all states, increasing just 2.2% year-on-year, with an expert warning the slowdown could hinder GDP growth.

Consumer credit demand up 4.1% but debt expectations at three-year low

1:59PM | Wednesday, 30 January 2013 |  Consumer credit demand rose by 4.1% over the past year, according to new data from Veda, but a Dun & Bradstreet report shows expectations for household debt are at a three-year low.

Personal loans on the rise as consumers shy away from credit cards

10:57PM | Wednesday, 24 October 2012 |  Consumer credit demand fell by 1.4% for the September quarter, according to consumer data intelligence company Veda, as Australian consumers maintain cautious spending and become more determined to reduce debt.

Eastern states' start-up numbers leap as WA lags: Report

9:00AM | Monday, 3 September 2012 |  Almost 6% of all Australian businesses launched during the past 12 months, with the eastern states outshining boom state Western Australia in terms of new enterprises, according to data intelligence company Veda.

Business credit demand slides as start-ups hunt funds elsewhere

7:14PM | Tuesday, 31 July 2012 |  Overall growth in business credit applications eased to 4.5% over the year to the June quarter, a Veda report reveals, suggesting start-ups are bypassing business loans for other forms of credit.

Mining states surge ahead in SME credit demand

5:38PM | Tuesday, 1 May 2012 |  New research reveals business credit inquiries increased in the first quarter of 2012, with the mining states driving demand.

Five credit checks you must make on new customers

3:07PM | Monday, 26 March 2012 |  Could you afford it if a customer paid their bills late or went bankrupt? If not, here are five steps you must take to protect your business. BY OLIVER MILMAN.

Inflation data fuels rate cut predictions

10:43PM | Wednesday, 26 October 2011 |  An interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup Day looks increasingly likely, with new figures showing consumer inflation rose just 0.6% in the third quarter, down from 0.8% in the second quarter.