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Wisr courting brokers on quest to $1bn book

The neo-lender has flagged plans to increase its third-party distribution, as it strives to more than double its loan book.

BROKER • Thu, 26 Aug 2021

SMEs need early super, says senator

A senator has argued for reopening the superannuation vault for early withdrawals, to help small businesses suffering through lockdown.

COMPLIANCE • Wed, 25 Aug 2021

Government unveils draft reforms for unfair contract terms

The government has released a draft bill aiming to combat unfair contract terms, with proposed changes including the introduction of a civil penalty provision.

COMPLIANCE • Mon, 23 Aug 2021

Prospa sees record Q4 after being ‘tested’ by COVID

Brokers contributed to an 8 per cent rise in Prospa originations in the financial year 2021, and a record fourth quarter, after the SME finance sector was rocked by the ...

LENDER • Mon, 23 Aug 2021

MyState channelling brokers to maintain growth

The non-major bank has doubled down on its investments in the broker channel, in an effort to keep expanding its loan book.

BROKER • Sun, 22 Aug 2021

SME lender targets brokers after profit surge

Buy now, pay later group humm has seen a leap in profit from its SME lending division, with plans to keep the momentum rolling via the broker channel.

AGGREGATOR • Thu, 19 Aug 2021

Parliamentary committee to probe housing affordability

A parliamentary committee is calling for submissions for a new inquiry into housing affordability and supply in Australia.

COMPLIANCE • Mon, 16 Aug 2021

ASIC reveals frozen credit licences, overturned conviction

ASIC has made 24 cancellations and suspensions of Australian credit licences during the first half of the year, as an ex-broker has had his criminal conviction overturned

AGGREGATOR • Tue, 10 Aug 2021

Broking, aggregation group launches rebrand

Vision has restructured, splitting its two businesses into separate arms and relaunching its aggregation offering to market.

AGGREGATOR • Thu, 05 Aug 2021