Will Paige is a senior journalist at mortgage broking title, The Adviser. He writes news and features about the Australian broking industry and property market, reporting on regulation, lending trends, banking and emerging technology. Before joining The Adviser in 2024, Will covered M&A and debt financing news at London-based publication TMT Finance. He has previously written about business and finance news for a variety of media brands including Insider Intelligence, The Sunday Times Fast Track and Alliance News. Contact Will at: [email protected].
Could new fees cause mutual banking merger momentum to fade?
Proposed regulatory fees for merger assessments could exceed $1 million, potentially slowing further consolidation among mutual banks.
LENDER • Mon, 23 Jun 2025
SMEs at risk from overdependence on one client: ScotPac
Business insolvencies are a major concern for SMEs due to the risks tied to an over-reliance on a small pool of clients, ScotPac research has found.
BROKER • Mon, 23 Jun 2025
ANZ warns of sharp rise in EOFY scams
ANZ saw a spike in attempted rebate and extortion scams at the end of the last financial year.
LENDER • Mon, 23 Jun 2025
Fewer borrowers would use a broker again, research shows
The proportion of home loan borrowers who would use a broker for their next loan has shrunk, according to a new consumer report.
BROKER • Sun, 22 Jun 2025
ABA names new CEO
ANZ’s head of Asia-Pacific engagement will lead the banking association from 18 August.
LENDER • Fri, 20 Jun 2025
APRA finalises student debt treatment guidance
The regulator has issued new guidance stating that HELP debts should be excluded from the credit limit of all debts held by borrowers when calculating DTIs.
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 19 Jun 2025
Borrowers trust brokers more than proprietary channel: FBAA
Brokers are still better trusted compared to the proprietary lending channel, a major new consumer report has found.
BROKER • Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Home prices climb on back of growing demand and rate cut outlook
Falling interest rates have lifted demand to push home prices higher, recovering from a slowdown at the end of 2024, new Cotality research shows.
BORROWER • Wed, 18 Jun 2025
WA passes stamp duty legislation
Legislation to increase stamp duty exemptions and concessions for first home buyers has passed through the Western Australian Parliament.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 18 Jun 2025