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]
Brokers demand end to clawbacks, redesign of commissions
A wave of broker commentary in response to the government’s consultation on unfair trading practices has revealed growing frustration over clawbacks and channel conflict
BROKER • Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Resolve Finance lifts settlements as franchise network expands
Resolve Finance has reported a double‑digit jump in settlements on the back of an expanding franchise‑led broker network.
BROKER • Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Majors’ share slips as Westpac tops AFG lodgements
Fresh data from AFG has revealed the aggregator reported a “record” June quarter by value, with lodgements shifting away from the major banks.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Clawbacks under fire as FBAA slams lender tactics
The FBAA has warned that clawback practices are spiralling beyond misconduct, dragging brokers into costly channel wars.
BROKER • Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Australians lean harder on credit as repayment strain deepens
Fresh data has pointed to rising reliance on credit for essentials and mounting pressure on household repayments.
BORROWER • Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Budget overhaul sparks warnings over risky investor behaviour
Industry voices have warned that new tax and super rules are nudging investors towards risky strategies.
BORROWER • Wed, 15 Jul 2026
MFAA says lending must sit at heart of verifiable credentials
The MFAA has pushed for a lending‑first approach as the federal government designs its new digital identity infrastructure.
BROKER • Wed, 15 Jul 2026
One Nation proposes government-backed 30-year fixed mortgages
One Nation has unveiled its plan to establish a government‑funded “people’s bank”, alongside an overhaul of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s powers and inflation target
BORROWER • Tue, 14 Jul 2026
MFAA reveals plan to unlock broker business dynamism
The MFAA has told the Productivity Commission that outdated qualifications, tax settings, and regulatory overload are holding back the next phase of growth in broking.
BROKER • Tue, 14 Jul 2026