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]
AI-powered loan fraud emerges as global threat
Fresh figures have revealed criminals are harnessing artificial intelligence to embed billions of dollars of bogus loans in bank portfolios worldwide.
LENDER • Mon, 13 Apr 2026
YBR appoints risk chief as compliance scrutiny intensifies
Yellow Brick Road Group has appointed a chief risk and compliance officer, in a move it said was designed to raise the bar on compliance standards.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 13 Apr 2026
Bendigo breaks from majors after tipping midyear rate hike
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has said the cash rate will be hiked midyear, as opposed to May, as ongoing energy shocks and fragile demand cloud the RBA’s next call.
LENDER • Mon, 13 Apr 2026
Market shifts forcing deposit scheme users to compromise
While detractors have warned that the government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme is fuelling demand, brokers have revealed the scheme is spurring supply on the ground.
BROKER • Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Regional investor boom masks growing credit strain
Fresh figures have found policy-fuelled demand is pushing more borrowers into bigger, riskier loans as investors chase value beyond the capitals.
BROKER • Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Supply squeeze doubles WA and Qld house prices
Fresh Cotality data has shown population growth surging ahead of construction, reshaping prices and competition across a number of states.
BORROWER • Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Deposit Power–Deposit Assure deal reshapes deposit bond landscape
Two specialist bond issuers have joined forces, redrawing Australia’s non-cash deposit market.
LENDER • Thu, 09 Apr 2026
Qld expands shared equity scheme after unveiling fresh slots
Queensland’s flagship Boost to Buy program has entered a second application round, with the state government announcing it had released hundreds of additional places.
BORROWER • Thu, 09 Apr 2026
Viridian maps next growth chapter and priorities
The national wealth group has sharpened its lending and investment strategy as its new sole CEO sets out a new phase of expansion.
LENDER • Wed, 08 Apr 2026