Malavika Santhebennur is a content specialist at Momentum Media, focusing on mortgages and finance writing. Before joining Momentum Media in 2019, Malavika held roles with Money Management and Benchmark Media, where she was writing about financial services.
Westpac issues ‘our own doing’: chairman
The Westpac chairman has acknowledged the shortcomings in its risk management and compliance, and said many issues were of its own doing.
LENDER • Mon, 14 Dec 2020
MFAA, housing sector back consumer credit reforms
The consumer credit reforms could see borrowers viewed on a risk-based assessment for their loan applications, which could reduce turnaround times, according to the MFAA
BROKER • Sun, 13 Dec 2020
Happy New Year? Predictions for 2021
As we draw the curtains on a turbulent 2020, the broking industry heads in on what awaits them in 2021. The incoming best interests duty and other regulation and ...
SALES & MARKETING • Fri, 11 Dec 2020
A topsy-turvy year
Anyone who was hoping for a quiet, uneventful 2020 following the aftermath of the release of the banking royal commission final report would have been disappointed
COMPLIANCE • Fri, 11 Dec 2020
Former brokerage, director charged over false statement
A former Melbourne-based mortgage brokerage and its director have been charged with making a false statement to the corporate regulator.
BROKER • Thu, 10 Dec 2020
Purple Circle settlements up 51% in October
Purple Circle Financial Services’ settlements increased by over 51 per cent in October over its previous record month in August.
BORROWER • Thu, 10 Dec 2020
Platform Finance launches BID-compliant CRM
The asset finance group has launched a BID-compliant CRM system, in addition to a quoting and lodgement system designed for mortgage brokers.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 09 Dec 2020
NextGen.Net makes strategic partnership appointment
The technology provider has announced the return of a former sales manager, who has been appointed to manage its strategic partnerships.
SALES & MARKETING • Wed, 09 Dec 2020
COVID-19 dampens BOQ FY20 results
The non-major has reported a substantial decline in its FY20 results amid a challenging environment, but its total deferrals have plummeted.
LENDER • Tue, 08 Dec 2020