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MFAA says lending must sit at heart of verifiable credentials
The MFAA has pushed for a lending‑first approach as the federal government designs its new digital identity infrastructure.
BROKER • Wed, 15 Jul 2026
One Nation proposes government-backed 30-year fixed mortgages
One Nation has unveiled its plan to establish a government‑funded “people’s bank”, alongside an overhaul of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s powers and inflation target
BORROWER • Tue, 14 Jul 2026
MFAA reveals plan to unlock broker business dynamism
The MFAA has told the Productivity Commission that outdated qualifications, tax settings, and regulatory overload are holding back the next phase of growth in broking.
BROKER • Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Fintech body calls for redesign of CGT break for founders
Industry groups have said the federal government’s new tax carve-out for innovative businesses could miss its mark without major changes.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 14 Jul 2026
ASIC levies surge for credit intermediaries
ASIC’s latest funding blueprint has revealed another sizeable jump in the levy bill for credit intermediaries.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Non-banks plugged into open banking data grid
Non-bank lenders have been ushered into the Consumer Data Right, a move which is set to reshape how borrowers and brokers compare, select, and switch loans in the years ...
LENDER • Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Clearance rate lifts as sellers retreat
Fewer homes are heading to auction, yet those that do are clearing more often as vendors reset expectations.
BORROWER • Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Westpac locks in major cash rate prediction
The major banks have diverged on how much further they believe the cash rate will rise, yet have begun to converge on when borrowers should expect cuts.
BORROWER • Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Banks slice mortgage rates as competition heats up
Rising cash rate expectations haven’t stopped a fresh round of home loan discounting as lenders jostle for business.
LENDER • Sun, 12 Jul 2026