Malavika Santhebennur

Victorian SMEs to receive $2.3bn COVID support

A new $2.3 billion funding package has been announced to support Victorian SMEs over the next six weeks, when the state is expected to hit 80 per cent vaccination rates ...

BORROWER • Sun, 03 Oct 2021

NSW to ‘go it alone’ on JobSaver extension

The NSW government will continue funding the JobSaver program extension once the state hits 80 per cent vaccination rates, while the Commonwealth will cease contributions

GROWTH • Thu, 30 Sep 2021

Productivity Commission lauds broker role in SME finance

A new report has highlighted the importance of brokers in connecting SME borrowers and lenders, while lenders said at least half of their customers are sourced via ...

LENDER • Wed, 29 Sep 2021

ATO to act on SME tax debt, brokers warned

SMEs and their brokers have been urged to be vigilant as the ATO begins acting on powers to disclose SME tax debt to credit reporting agencies.

BROKER • Tue, 28 Sep 2021

Qld tourism injected with $70m grants

Tourism and hospitality businesses in Queensland that are facing significant hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis will receive further targeted support.

GROWTH • Tue, 28 Sep 2021

Concerns flagged over housing supply shortage

A property body has raised housing affordability concerns in NSW after data showed a decline in the number of new homes being built in Sydney over 2020-21.

COMPLIANCE • Mon, 27 Sep 2021

3 in 10 small businesses ponder quitting: Judo

New research has revealed that many small businesses are thinking of quitting altogether due to the impact of COVID-19.

LENDER • Wed, 15 Sep 2021

Ex-finance broker sentenced on loan fraud

A former broker has been sentenced after pleading guilty to charges of fraud and giving false information.

BROKER • Wed, 15 Sep 2021

Dwelling price rise strongest on record: ABS

Both residential property prices and the total value of residential dwellings recorded the largest quarterly rise on record, according to figures.

GROWTH • Tue, 14 Sep 2021