Charlie Tchetchenian

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

Majors broadly predict hikes as job lift heightens caution

The major banks believe a robust surge in December jobs data will fuel the chances of a rate hike at the RBA’s February meeting.

LENDER • Thu, 22 Jan 2026

Pepper powers up for non-bank surge with expanded team

A leading non-bank leader has ramped up its east coast teams and broker expertise channels amid soaring appetite for alternative loans.

LENDER • Thu, 22 Jan 2026