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CBA warns inflation spike could force post-May hike

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Mar 2026
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has flagged a renewed inflation surge fuelled by the Iran conflict and said there... READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – Can households handle...

by Ben Squires • 27 Mar 2026
You can watch the episode on YouTube above, or on your device by clicking here. You can also listen to the audio-only... READ MORE

In Focus: Accelerating mortgages through technological innovation

by Annie Kane • 25 Mar 2026
As the mortgage landscape undergoes rapid digital transformation, lenders are increasingly leveraging automation, AI,... READ MORE

Pepper Money pulls plug on Challenger takeover talks

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Mar 2026
Pepper Money has called time on months of takeover discussions with Challenger after its board ruled a reduced “best... READ MORE

Prospa offers SME clients up to 500k Qantas Points

by Annie Kane • 25 Mar 2026
Small businesses will be able to earn up to 500,000 Qantas Points per loan taken out with Prospa, as the SME lender... READ MORE

RBA hails sturdy banks as non-bank credit heats up

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Mar 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia has said strong capital and low loan losses will give banks room to absorb financial... READ MORE

Government urged to fix ‘broken’ mortgage market model

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Mar 2026
Advocates have called for a sweeping reset of Australia’s mortgage architecture, warning that the current model... READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – RBA rate call fallout...

by Ben Squires • 20 Mar 2026
Welcome to The Adviser’s What’s Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week’s biggest stories in... READ MORE

COBA CEO Michael Lawrence to retire after 9 years

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Mar 2026
A long‑serving leader of Australia’s mutual banking sector is set to hand over the reins. READ MORE

Unemployment lifts as majors lock in May hike call

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Mar 2026
The nation’s latest jobs data has revealed unemployment nudged up, but not enough, major banks have warned, to dull... READ MORE