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]
ASIC sues business for alleged misleading loan comparisons
The corporate regulator has taken Federal Court action over how consumer inquiries from loan comparison websites were handled.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Discretionary trust changes to shrink housing pipeline
Industry groups have said that the federal government’s proposed changes to discretionary trusts could unsettle project feasibility as developers weigh future investment ...
BORROWER • Mon, 21 Sep 2026
ANZ predicts back-to-back hikes as majors tip September rise
ANZ has become the first major bank to forecast back-to-back cash rate rises, with Westpac and CBA now expecting the RBA to lift rates at its September meeting.
BORROWER • Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Bullock says inflation risks ‘materialising’ as market flags multiple hikes
RBA governor Michele Bullock has said upside inflation risks are beginning to “materialise”, as financial markets price a strong chance of back-to-back hikes before year ...
BORROWER • Sun, 20 Sep 2026
Senate launches inquiry into bank offset failures, ASIC flaws
A new Senate inquiry will scrutinise offset-account failures and examine whether ASIC is imposing adequate consequences when consumer harm emerges.
BORROWER • Sun, 20 Sep 2026
Housing bodies back migration changes, yet demand further reform
Housing groups have welcomed the federal government’s migration overhaul, yet warned that the changes would not resolve the constraints limiting new-home supply.
BORROWER • Sun, 20 Sep 2026
AFG Securities prices major RMBS transaction
AFG Securities has returned to the capital markets, extending a funding program backed by broad investor interest.
GROWTH • Sun, 20 Sep 2026
Majority of Australians open to AI loan applications
A majority of credit-active Australians would be comfortable allowing an AI agent to apply for a loan on their behalf.
BROKER • Thu, 17 Sep 2026
IMF says rate hikes needed, calls for further housing reform
The IMF has urged the RBA to remain prepared to lift interest rates while backing further housing tax and supply reforms.
BORROWER • Thu, 17 Sep 2026