James Mitchell

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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

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

More customers asking for smaller banks: Survey

A new survey has found that 70 per cent of brokers have experienced an increase in the number of clients requesting loan options from a smaller bank.

LENDER • Mon, 06 Aug 2018

Mindfulness: More than just a buzzword?

Promoted by Promoted by Commonwealth Bank. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you should be aware of a fashionable trend known as ...

GROWTH • Mon, 06 Aug 2018

‘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

$2bn of broker commissions in fintech’s crosshairs

An Australian fintech has set its sights on disrupting the dominance of the mortgage broking industry by appealing to the banks who it claims are keen to reduce the $2 ...

BROKER • Tue, 17 Jul 2018

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

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

‘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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