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Calls to clarify SMSF laws
by Michael Masterman • 20 Nov 2013
Superannuation Australia has called on ASIC to clarify the law so that only financial advisers and accountants can...READ MORE
RBA board shows easing bias remains
by Michael Masterman • 20 Nov 2013
Minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s November board meeting show that a clear easing bias remains, but for... READ MORE
New website links brokers and investors
by Staff Reporter • 20 Nov 2013
Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) has launched a new website to help property professionals,... READ MORE
ANZ price fixing allegations dismissed
by • 19 Nov 2013
The Federal Court has dismissed proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that... READ MORE
Brokers expected to write half of all loans
by Michael Masterman • 19 Nov 2013
Brokers have increased their market share to a new high of 46.4 per cent of all home loans written, according to... READ MORE
Stop focusing on profit:coach
by • 19 Nov 2013
A majority of brokers are getting business plans wrong by focusing on goals and profit, according to one industry... READ MORE
Brokers missing important data
by Stacey Moseley • 19 Nov 2013
Many mortgage brokers are not fully utilising all the client information they collect, according to one major bank... READ MORE
Auction market maintains runaway results
by Brendan Wong • 19 Nov 2013
Sydney’s weekend auction market did not slow down over the weekend, with buyer and seller numbers at record... READ MORE
Jailed broker permanently banned
by • 18 Nov 2013
A Western Australia-based mortgage broker has been permanently banned by ASIC after defrauding clients to fund a mormon... READ MORE
CBA to continue growth after Cummings
by • 18 Nov 2013
Despite the shock departure from CBA of Kathy Cummings, industry stakeholders believe CBA will continue to thrive long... READ MORE
Next capital city to boom
by Vivienne Kelly • 18 Nov 2013
Brisbane will be the next Australian capital city to take off, according to a panel of property experts.
READ MOREBuyers thirsty for information
by Brendan Wong • 18 Nov 2013
Homebuyers are thirsty for property information and will research everything they can when preparing to purchase a... READ MORE
SA defying national FHB trend
by Staff Reporter • 18 Nov 2013
First home buyer activity in South Australia is well above the national average, according to the latest Australian... READ MORE
Mortgage manager buys into aggregation group
by Staff Reporter • 18 Nov 2013
Australian Capital Group has acquired a stake in Australian Real Estate Finance Group Pty Ltd (AREFG), Raine &... READ MORE
The Adviser retains title as Australia’s best business magazine
by • 17 Nov 2013
Flagship title for the mortgage and finance industry The Adviser has been crowned Best Business to Business Magazine... READ MORE
Kathy Cummings to depart CBA
by • 15 Nov 2013
CBA will bid farewell to third-party stalwart Kathy Cummings, the executive general manager third party and mobile... READ MORE
100 per cent loans gone for good
by Michael Masterman and Steve Cross • 15 Nov 2013
Despite loan to value ratios creeping upwards, industry stakeholders have claimed we’ve seen the last of the 100 per... READ MORE
ALI Group champions better business
by Stacey Moseley • 15 Nov 2013
Loan and mortgage protection company ALI Group has announced it will support the 2014 Better Business Summit, geared... READ MORE
New rates praised by brokers
by Staff Reporter • 15 Nov 2013
Brokers have lauded the latest variable rate cuts from Advantedge as the lender seeks to favour lower LVR... READ MORE
Connective marks 10 years
by Stacey Moseley • 15 Nov 2013
Mortgage aggregator Connective has marked its 10-year anniversary with a jam-packed annual conference on the Sunshine... READ MORE
Lender pays for valuations
by Staff Reporter • 15 Nov 2013
A non-bank lender has announced it will cover the cost of one standard valuation per application for its flagship... READ MORE
New bank to enter broker channel
by Steven Cross • 14 Nov 2013
A new lender has engaged the third party distribution channel, with promises that its broker service will be second to... READ MORE
New GM at AFG to drive growth
by Staff Reporter • 14 Nov 2013
A senior executive at NAB has jumped ship to take on the general manager role at AFG Home Loans.
READ MORECommencements, reno investment to grow: HIA
by Staff Reporter • 14 Nov 2013
An increase in new dwelling commencements and a steady recovery for renovation investment are predicted in the Housing... READ MORE
Housing confidence lifts sentiment
by Staff Reporter • 14 Nov 2013
Consumer sentiment lifted by 1.9 per cent in November, on the back of improved house prices, according to the... READ MORE
AFG beat Citi in charity tournament
by Steven Cross • 14 Nov 2013
AFG Home Loans beat Citi FC 3-2 in a charity soccer final hosted by Allianz Insurance yesterday.
READ MOREYoung Broker of the Year unveiled
by Steven Cross • 13 Nov 2013
After months of collecting figures and data, The Adviser can exclusively reveal the winner of the second annual Young... READ MORE
Chinese investors a growing market
by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2013
Chinese investors have been flocking to Australia since the Chinese government introduced controls on the domestic... READ MORE
AFG to take on ING, Citi and Allianz
by Steven Cross • 13 Nov 2013
The gloves are off and the boots are on as the nation’s financial heavyweights go head to head in a charity soccer... READ MORE
First home buyers at record low
by Brendan Wong • 13 Nov 2013
Low interest rates are failing to encourage first home buyers into the market, with the latest data from the Australian... READ MORE

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