James Mitchell

James Mitchell

AUTHOR | No. of articles: 1017

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.

 


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Opinion: What will happen to YBR?

Following Mercantile OFM’s low-ball takeover bid for Yellow Brick Road, we consider what the future holds for the brokerage and wealth group.

BROKER • Wed, 22 Aug 2018

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Opinion: Who will survive the royal commission?

When the media circus surrounding the Hayne royal commission finally dies down, the financial services industry faces an uncertain but exciting future.

COMPLIANCE • Mon, 13 Aug 2018

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‘Keep an eye on Australia’s mini credit crunch’: Deloitte

A new report from the professional services giant warns that tighter credit could create problems for NSW and neighbouring states.

BORROWER • Sun, 22 Jul 2018

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CBA dominates advice: Roy Morgan

Fresh research from Roy Morgan has found that CBA is the most used bank by Australians who seek out the services of a financial planner or adviser.

LENDER • Tue, 17 Jul 2018

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Mortgage Choice introduces new broker remuneration model

A major brokerage has today announced the introduction of a unique hybrid trail commission structure based on best monthly flow or book outcome.

BROKER • Wed, 11 Jul 2018

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‘Impractical’ credit rules could victimise borrowers

A leading mortgage broker has warned that the increasingly impractical nature of bank credit decisions could be detrimental to borrowers over the next three years.

BORROWER • Tue, 10 Jul 2018

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Lenders hike rates as funding costs spike

A handful of challenger banks and non-bank lenders have announced pricing changes in response to increased funding costs.

LENDER • Mon, 09 Jul 2018

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Brokers the bright spot for regionals as headwinds mount

Australia’s challenger banks see the mortgage broking industry as a significant opportunity for growth as funding and regulatory costs begin to take their toll.

BROKER • Sun, 08 Jul 2018

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Brokers in the crosshairs of a royal commission

A slew of inquiries in the past few years have seen broking come under the microscope, but what the ongoing inquiries and royal commission have focused on is testimony ...

BROKER • Sun, 08 Jul 2018

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