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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RBA reveals latest cash rate decision

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Monetary Policy Board has announced its May cash rate decision, as it responds to renewed inflationary pressures and a mounting global oil ...

BORROWER • Tue, 05 May 2026

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RBA tipped to press ahead with third straight rate rise

The Reserve Bank of Australia is broadly expected to lift the cash rate today, yet deepening gloom among households and businesses has sharpened the debate over future ...

BROKER • Mon, 04 May 2026

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Borrowers’ buffers tested as another rate hike looms

Many recent and highly leveraged home owners are edging towards arrears, raising doubts about whether borrowers can weather fresh rate hikes.

BORROWER • Mon, 04 May 2026

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Higher density approvals slump as housing target gap widens

Fresh figures have shown a sharp and widespread March pullback in approvals, prompting warnings Australia’s housing targets are drifting further out of reach.

BROKER • Mon, 04 May 2026

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APRA demands ‘step change’ in financial sector AI controls

The prudential regulator has warned that AI risk management is lagging behind fast‑evolving adoption, flagging cyber and governance vulnerabilities.

COMPLIANCE • Sun, 03 May 2026

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WA extends housing lead as scorecard lays bare fault lines

A new national scorecard has shown Western Australia, Queensland, and South Australia powering the housing upswing, yet locking out many first home buyers.

BORROWER • Sun, 03 May 2026

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ANZ broker flows rise as bank eyes proprietary push

Broker-led mortgage growth has accelerated at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) even as the major maps out a renewed proprietary push.

LENDER • Fri, 01 May 2026

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Macquarie, ING charge ahead as BOQ, Suncorp retreat

Investor lending has sped up again in March as Macquarie Bank and ING outpace the majors, while other lenders contracted.

LENDER • Thu, 30 Apr 2026

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Sydney, Melbourne slide as housing upswing hits turning point

National dwelling values have stalled as higher rates, weak sentiment, and affordability pressures push the heat into cheaper and regional markets.

BORROWER • Thu, 30 Apr 2026

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