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]
Finsure debuts fresh CRM as platform race intensifies
Finsure has unveiled its new Metanoia CRM as rival aggregators roll out upgraded, AI-driven broker platforms.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 23 Mar 2026
RBA hails sturdy banks as non-bank credit heats up
The Reserve Bank of Australia has said strong capital and low loan losses will give banks room to absorb financial shocks, as faster‑growing non‑banks draw closer ...
LENDER • Mon, 23 Mar 2026
Resolve Finance hands brokers digital storefronts in tech revamp
Resolve’s latest rollout will provide every franchise with a dedicated, brand‑backed microsite and content engine to power local lead growth.
BROKER • Mon, 23 Mar 2026
RBA says households can shoulder higher rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has said that most borrowers can absorb rising repayments and cost pressures as rate hikes accumulate.
BORROWER • Sun, 22 Mar 2026
Mortgage borrowers pivot from savings to survival as rates rise
New data has shown households are reshuffling their cash flow after February’s rate hike, with mortgage holders now sacrificing savings to keep ahead on repayments.
BORROWER • Sun, 22 Mar 2026
Government urged to fix ‘broken’ mortgage market model
Advocates have called for a sweeping reset of Australia’s mortgage architecture, warning that the current model leaves borrowers overly exposed.
LENDER • Sun, 22 Mar 2026
COBA CEO Michael Lawrence to retire after 9 years
A long‑serving leader of Australia’s mutual banking sector is set to hand over the reins.
LENDER • Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Unemployment lifts as majors lock in May hike call
The nation’s latest jobs data has revealed unemployment nudged up, but not enough, major banks have warned, to dull the prospect of further rate hikes.
LENDER • Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Finsure warns brokers to diversify as rate pain deepens
The aggregator has warned brokers that relying on narrow revenue streams has become increasingly risky as interest rates climb.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 19 Mar 2026