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]
Personal lenders report strong lending surge as banks retreat
Wisr and MONEYME have posted sharp loan growth as non-banks capture an increasingly expanding share of personal credit.
LENDER • Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Majors unite on RBA rate hike call after sticky CPI data
Hotter-than-expected inflation figures have prompted the major banks to swiftly reassess their interest rate forecasts, with all four now predicting a February hike.
LENDER • Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Rate Money appoints new NSW state manager
The fast‑growing non‑bank lender begins 2026 by adding a key leadership hire to its expanding national network.
LENDER • Wed, 28 Jan 2026
BOQ appoints new CEO
Bank of Queensland has announced the appointment of an internal senior executive as its new CEO.
LENDER • Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Banks warned over risk-taking as ASIC flags threat to consumers
The corporate regulator has warned that growing competition and shrinking margins could push banks to dangerous extremes.
LENDER • Tue, 27 Jan 2026
MA Money joins Money Quest Group lender panel
The non-bank lender’s appointment follows a breakout year of expansion and record settlement volumes.
LENDER • Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Banks and lenders form national alliance to tackle financial abuse
Australia’s leading banking and finance bodies have launched a new national alliance to shut down the misuse of accounts, loans, and credit as tools of control.
LENDER • Tue, 27 Jan 2026
HIA warns tax reform could derail housing supply goals
Australia’s peak building industry body has warned that tinkering with key property tax settings could deepen the nation’s housing crisis.
BORROWER • Tue, 27 Jan 2026
outsource Financial ignites national push with trio of key hires
The Sydney-based aggregator has significantly ramped up its broker support engine, announcing a strategic team shake-up into 2026.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 26 Jan 2026