Charlie Tchetchenian

AFCA report puts broker processes under spotlight: MFAA

The MFAA has warned that fresh guidance from AFCA shows how routine process failures can escalate into serious complaint risks for brokers.

BROKER • Sun, 21 Jun 2026

APRA orders banks to brace for future geopolitical shocks

APRA has told lenders to lift their game on geopolitical risk, warning that awareness of global tensions must now be backed by concrete planning.

COMPLIANCE • Sun, 21 Jun 2026

Details of new CGT discount for start-ups revealed

Treasury has outlined the details of its new capital gains discount for start-ups, with the aim of shielding genuine high-growth firms from the looming tax changes.

BROKER • Thu, 18 Jun 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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