James Mitchell has over eight years’ experience as a financial reporter and is the editor of Wealth and Wellness at Momentum Media. He has a sound pedigree to cover the business of mortgages and the converging financial services sector having reported for leading finance titles InvestorDaily, InvestorWeekly, Accountants Daily, ifa, Mortgage Business, Residential Property Manager, Real Estate Business, SMSF Adviser, Smart Property Investment, and The Adviser. He has also been published in The Daily Telegraph and contributed online to FST Media and Mergermarket, part of the Financial Times Group. James holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature and an MA in Journalism.
The key to financial wellness
It’s possible to have a six-figure salary and still suffer from financial stress, but awareness is growing about the importance of tracking expenses and promoting ...
GROWTH • Thu, 04 Jan 2018
Over half of Aussies are failing to save
More than 50 per cent of Australians have said that they fail to save at least 10 per cent of their salary from each pay cycle, new data has revealed.
AGGREGATOR • Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Brokers are also in the media business: Panos
Leading sales coach Tom Panos, who will speak at The Adviser’s Better Business Summit this year, believes that brokers should be spending 10 hours a week on the media ...
BROKER • Tue, 02 Jan 2018
FBAA strengthens team for 2018
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has announced the reappointment of all current board members and the appointment of a new director.
BROKER • Mon, 01 Jan 2018
1 in 4 don’t believe home ownership is possible
The latest MLC Quarterly Australian Wealth Behaviour Survey has found that the great Australian dream of home ownership could remain a dream for 25 per cent of Aussies.
GROWTH • Mon, 01 Jan 2018
Major brokerage banks on retail expansion
Mortgage Choice chief executive John Flavell believes that a strong retail presence is critical for the branded group as it looks to bolster broker numbers in 2018.
BROKER • Mon, 01 Jan 2018
James Symond on the benefits of being bank-owned
Earlier this year, CBA snapped up the remaining 20 per cent of Aussie Home Loans. The brokerage’s chief executive, James Symond, explained why this is good news for ...
LENDER • Tue, 26 Dec 2017
Moneycatcha moves into Stone & Chalk and expands team
Australian fintech start-up Moneycatcha has been selected to join fintech hub Stone & Chalk’s Sydney office following a rigorous vetting process.
GROWTH • Tue, 26 Dec 2017
ASIC cancels Sydney broker’s licence
The regulator has cancelled the Australian credit licence (ACL) of a Sydney-based mortgage broker.
BROKER • Fri, 22 Dec 2017