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What does the no-grounds evictions ban mean for investors?
by Staff Reporter • 1 Aug 2024
Is the Minns government’s ban on no-grounds evictions a death sentence for the rental market or are investors’... READ MORE

Annual inflation rises for first time since December 2022
by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 Jul 2024
While the quarterly figures held steady, the ABS has revealed annual inflation to record its first increase since the... READ MORE

Home ownership ‘key pillar’ in retirement wealth
by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 Jul 2024
Research has found that home ownership is perceived as the main driver of wealth in retirement among respondents. READ MORE

Dwelling approvals hit lowest number since FY11–12
by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 Jul 2024
The latest building approvals data has shown a stark annual drop, falling to almost 12-year lows. READ MORE

Small businesses less optimistic about financial health
by Ben Squires • 31 Jul 2024
CreditorWatch research has highlighted the sentiment of decision-makers at Australian businesses in the current... READ MORE

LMG exec to head up salary packaging company
by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 Jul 2024
The company has announced the appointment of LMG executive Simon Southwell as its new CEO. READ MORE

Associations call for more flexibility with serviceability buffers
by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Jul 2024
Heads of the broking industry have called for more leniency with serviceability buffers. READ MORE

SME conditions hold firm, but fall behind long-term averages
by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Jul 2024
Business conditions for SMEs remained steady in the second quarter of 2024, but continued to lag behind their long-term... READ MORE

Capitals’ price growth to continue spurred on by shortages
by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Jul 2024
House prices in Australian capital cities are poised to rise further, driven by a worsening housing shortage and... READ MORE

Connective to relaunch Empower Program

by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Jul 2024
The aggregator has announced a revamped version of this program to “support and grow the female broker... READ MORE

What are the early warning signs of arrears?
by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Jul 2024
As the arrears rate steadily climbs, a panel of brokers have discussed the warning signs members of industry should be... READ MORE

AMP appoints new broker distribution sales manager
by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Jul 2024
AMP Bank has announced the appointment of Travis Hall as its new national sales manager for broker distribution. READ MORE

Tiimely announces 2 strategic sales hires
by Ben Squires • 29 Jul 2024
The technology platform company, formally known as Tic:Toc, has announced new appointments in two key sales roles. READ MORE

Aussies are ‘living on the edge’ of their finances
by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Jul 2024
A new survey has highlighted a growing financial strain among Australians, with many struggling to manage their... READ MORE

MFAA releases AI use guidance paper
by Adrian Suljanovic • 26 Jul 2024
The association has released new research to unpack the opportunities that AI technology holds for the mortgage broking... READ MORE

Wisr records increase in loan originations

by Adrian Suljanovic • 26 Jul 2024
The fintech lender has revealed a “return to growth” in its market update for the quarter ended 30 June 2024. READ MORE

Submissions open for Women in Finance Awards 2024
by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Jul 2024
The Adviser is now accepting nominations and submissions for the Women in Finance Awards, to be held in November 2024. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 22–26 July...
by Adrian Suljanovic • 26 Jul 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 26... READ MORE

Finalists chosen for Australian Broking Awards 2024
by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Jul 2024
More than 250 finalists will contest for trophies across almost 30 categories at this year’s awards, which is being... READ MORE

New loan volumes increase by 6% YOY
by Adrian Suljanovic • 25 Jul 2024
A report has revealed an increase in new loans issued over the last 12 months as refinancing volumes continue to... READ MORE

NAB and Plenti turn on PayTo for customers

by Adrian Suljanovic • 25 Jul 2024
Customers will now be able to make real-time payments via the digital payment platform to pay down debts faster. READ MORE

Brokers crucial in assessing business credit risk
by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Jul 2024
As the first credit assessor, finance brokers could play a key role in boosting a business loan application by... READ MORE

Should broker qualifications be rethought?
by Annie Kane • 24 Jul 2024
ANALYSIS With the role of a broker having changed drastically since the Cert IV was first brought in, should the... READ MORE

Purple Circle announces broker scholarship winner
by Annie Kane • 24 Jul 2024
Following The Adviser New Broker Academy 2024, Purple Circle has revealed the recipient of its scholarship prize. READ MORE

Connective adds 2 people to its executive team
by Annie Kane • 24 Jul 2024
The major aggregator has welcomed a CIO and a CTO to its executive team as it moves to drive technological innovation. READ MORE