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CBA broker flows rise as mortgage applications fall

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Aug 2026
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s broker channel gained ground in new lending over the year, with the post-budget... READ MORE

In Focus: Why investor opportunities could be closer than brokers...
by Ben Squires • 12 Aug 2026
For mortgage brokers, uncovering new revenue opportunities doesn’t always mean finding new clients – it can mean... READ MORE

APRA seeks $8m Bendigo cyber-control penalty
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Aug 2026
A major prudential action has put digital controls and accountability under scrutiny at Australia’s sixth-largest... READ MORE

Mortgage applications fall at Westpac as proprietary share dips

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Aug 2026
Westpac’s third-quarter update has revealed that a sharp post-budget slowdown is reshaping the bank’s mortgage... READ MORE

Bank Australia, P&N Group advance proposed merger to next stage
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Aug 2026
Two of Australia’s largest customer‑owned banks have moved their proposed merger into the next phase. READ MORE

La Trobe tops $25bn AUM landmark
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Aug 2026
La Trobe Financial has reached $25 billion in assets under management. READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – The largest ever...
by Annie Kane • 7 Aug 2026
History was made this week as HSBC sold its Australian loan book to Blackstone in what is believed to be the largest... READ MORE

Bank of Sydney bolsters leadership ranks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Aug 2026
Bank of Sydney’s new CEO Kieran McKenna has moved to reshape the lender’s leadership team for its next growth... READ MORE

AMP Bank loan book records half-yearly decline

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Aug 2026
AMP Bank’s half-year results have revealed a softer loan book, with lending dynamics shifting. READ MORE

NAB appoints Anna Bligh to board

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Aug 2026
National Australia Bank has appointed former Queensland premier Anna Bligh to its board. READ MORE