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]
Fintech body calls for redesign of CGT break for founders
Industry groups have said the federal government’s new tax carve-out for innovative businesses could miss its mark without major changes.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 14 Jul 2026
ASIC levies surge for credit intermediaries
ASIC’s latest funding blueprint has revealed another sizeable jump in the levy bill for credit intermediaries.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Non-banks plugged into open banking data grid
Non-bank lenders have been ushered into the Consumer Data Right, a move which is set to reshape how borrowers and brokers compare, select, and switch loans in the years ...
LENDER • Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Clearance rate lifts as sellers retreat
Fewer homes are heading to auction, yet those that do are clearing more often as vendors reset expectations.
BORROWER • Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Westpac locks in major cash rate prediction
The major banks have diverged on how much further they believe the cash rate will rise, yet have begun to converge on when borrowers should expect cuts.
BORROWER • Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Banks slice mortgage rates as competition heats up
Rising cash rate expectations haven’t stopped a fresh round of home loan discounting as lenders jostle for business.
LENDER • Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Pepper bolsters AFG, Mortgage Choice commercial suites
Pepper Money is reshaping its white label partnerships with AFG and Mortgage Choice.
LENDER • Sun, 12 Jul 2026
SA stamp duty waiver fuels surge in downsizer demand
The South Australian government’s move to offer stamp duty exemptions for downsizers is reshaping the state’s housing market.
BORROWER • Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Aussie unveils new higher trail franchise model
Aussie Home Loans has revealed its new franchise model, with the pathway set to reshape how trail, leads, and brands are treated inside its retail network.
BROKER • Thu, 09 Jul 2026