Charlie Tchetchenian

Charlie Tchetchenian

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Charlie Tchetchenian is a senior journalist at Momentum's mortgage broking title, The Adviser. Charlie writes news, features and original articles about the Australian broking industry, the mortgage market, financial regulation and the wider lending landscape. Prior to joining The Adviser in early 2026, Charlie worked as a digital reporter for News24.com.au (formerly Sky News Australia) and has been a journalist writing for numerous independent community publications in Sydney’s north-west. Charlie has also worked as a political adviser for ex-New South Wales treasurer Matthew Kean. When Charlie is not writing news, he is performing as a jazz singer, holding regular headline shows around Sydney. Get in touch with Charlie at [email protected]

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Albanese locks in major CGT carve-outs for SMEs

After weeks of backlash, the federal government has widened CGT concessions and trimmed its own tax powers.

BROKER • Thu, 18 Jun 2026

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Rate hikes reverse price falls, squeeze borrowing power

Fresh data has shown that recent cash rate increases have reversed any affordability boosts from softer prices, with income hurdles for would‑be buyers climbing sharply

BORROWER • Wed, 17 Jun 2026

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Banks ramp up lending as competition accelerates

Fresh data has revealed that banks are pumping a record amount of credit into housing and business.

LENDER • Wed, 17 Jun 2026

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Majors split as they lock in fresh rate calls

Economists at the big four banks have sketched out starkly different cash rate forecasts.

BORROWER • Wed, 17 Jun 2026

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ASIC moves to expose fake financial services websites

The regulator is wiring website checks into its register as imposter scams surge across the finance industry.

COMPLIANCE • Wed, 17 Jun 2026

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AFIA calls for redesign of investor tax overhaul

The finance peak body has warned that undefined rules and missing elements leave lenders flying blind on investor lending risks.

LENDER • Tue, 16 Jun 2026

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Bullock keeps hikes on table, says inflation too high

The RBA governor has signalled that the tightening cycle may not be over yet, adding that inflation remained too high for comfort.

BORROWER • Tue, 16 Jun 2026

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RBA announces latest cash rate call

The Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board has revealed its June cash rate decision, as it works to tackle rising inflation and a slowing economy.

BORROWER • Tue, 16 Jun 2026

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MFAA warns investor tax shake-up could sideline FHBs

The MFAA has said it supports the reforms’ goals but warned that the CGT changes could hurt deposit savers and small brokerages.

BROKER • Mon, 15 Jun 2026

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