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Judo Bank announces CEO changes

by Annie Kane • 3 Jun 2021

The SME challenger bank has announced changes to its leadership as it moves from a dual CEO model to having a single... READ MORE

Vic government launches $250.7m business grants package

by Sarah Simpkins • 1 Jun 2021

The state government has rolled out a $250.7 million package to support Victorian businesses hit by the latest snap... READ MORE

Strict policy and turnarounds are top finance barriers, say SMEs

by Annie Kane • 25 May 2021

Strict lender requirements and the time taken to obtain a funding decision are the top two challenges experienced by... READ MORE

Apickle launches interest-free loan for SMEs

by Sarah Simpkins • 25 May 2021

Online lending platform Apickle has rolled out interest-free finance for small businesses, in a challenge to the major... READ MORE

Prospa head of partnerships sets up consultancy business

by Annie Kane • 14 May 2021

Alex Brgudac, the head of partnerships at SME lender Prospa, is to step down from his role as he sets up a business... READ MORE

What’s in the budget 2021-22?

by Annie Kane • 11 May 2021

The federal budget for 2021-22 has been handed down, outlining a range of steps to support home ownership and help... READ MORE

Nodifi adds Resimac subsidiary to panel

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 May 2021

The asset finance aggregator and fintech has added a subsidiary of the non-bank lender to its lender panel. READ MORE

Demand for asset finance spikes: Equifax

by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 May 2021

A rebound in asset finance demand has halted the overall decline in business credit demand, but business loan... READ MORE

Major bank rolls out ‘no-interest’ credit card for SMEs

by Annie Kane • 3 May 2021

The major bank has launched a new, “no-interest” credit card for small-business customers that enables them to... READ MORE

Steve Sampson becomes CCO of non-bank lender

by Annie Kane • 30 Apr 2021

An SME lender has appointed Bank of Sydney’s former head of third party, Steve Sampson, as its first chief commercial... READ MORE

Riding the white label wave

by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Feb 2021

White label loans have increased in popularity among brokers, with the market share of broker-originated business to... READ MORE

Brokers a saviour for SMEs during pandemic, research finds

by Adrian Flores • 15 Dec 2020

New research has revealed that a majority of SMEs relied more heavily on key advisers, such as brokers, to cope with... READ MORE

A topsy-turvy year

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Dec 2020

Anyone who was hoping for a quiet, uneventful 2020 following the aftermath of the release of the banking royal... READ MORE

Non-major sponsors financial wellness research

by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Dec 2020

Teachers Mutual Bank Ltd has partnered with a financial wellness platform to deliver insights into financial... READ MORE

Breaking down the gender barriers

by Julie McKay • 30 Oct 2020

WOMEN IN FINANCE MONTH: At the fourth annual Women in Finance Awards, which was held virtually for the first time,... READ MORE

Building a Brokerage Strategy

by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2020

With broker services needed now more than ever, having an efficient business operation is paramount. While there is no... READ MORE

Outfox the traps of outsourcing

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Oct 2020

As brokerages grow and become busier, outsourcing certain functions can help them build a sustainable business. But... READ MORE

The path to recruitment

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Oct 2020

The path to recruitment can be paved with challenges, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. However, as brokers... READ MORE

Research reveals how broker customers react to marketing

by Annie Kane • 2 Oct 2020

Broker customers and direct-to-lender customers value different marketing messages, new research has found. READ MORE

More than mortgages

by Annie Kane • 4 May 2020

Brokers are well established as the professional that borrowers lean on for credit advice and help with their mortgage... READ MORE

Succession planning in focus

by Annie Kane • 10 Mar 2020

For many, retirement or succession planning may seem like a far-off activity, but planning for your exit from industry... READ MORE

Working with vulnerable customers

by Annie Kane • 11 Feb 2020

Last year, a new Banking Code of Practice was rolled out, which brought in a higher standard of customer care when... READ MORE

Open banking – Can it open new doors?

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Feb 2020

Malavika Santhebennur explores open banking’s impact on borrowers and how brokers can capitalise on the... READ MORE

ANZ Research revises property price forecasts

by Reporter • 31 Jan 2020

The research group has “revised up” its forecasts for home value growth over the coming year to reflect the recent... READ MORE

Beating the holiday blues

by Hannah Dowling • 27 Dec 2019

The holiday season is often filled with family and festivities, but for many, the summer period delivers more than just... READ MORE