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Sam Boer joins Empower Wealth
by Annie Kane • 12 Jun 2024
The former Smartline CEO has joined the financial services group to lead its new mergers and acquisitions function. READ MORE

House listings increase ‘bad news’ for market sentiment: Broker
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jun 2024
With recent data showing a surge in house listings year on year in May, brokers have shared what they think this means... READ MORE

Qld budget unveils support for SMEs
by Charlotte Humphrys • 12 Jun 2024
The Queensland state budget has allocated funding to support SMEs and encourage FHBs into the market. READ MORE

CSLR makes first payments, one linked to broking
by Annie Kane • 11 Jun 2024
One of the first payments made under the CSLR is for more than $50,000 for a couple who received ‘inappropriate’... READ MORE

SA stamp duty abolition could drive up house prices: Brokers
by Charlotte Humphrys • 11 Jun 2024
South Australian brokers have expressed concern over the abolition of stamp duty for FHBs, fearing that the policy... READ MORE

Bendigo Bank Broker joins Mortgage Choice panel
by Charlotte Humphrys • 11 Jun 2024
The aggregator has partnered with the bank, allowing Mortgage Choice brokers to offer Bendigo Bank products. READ MORE

Setting up the next generation of business leaders
by Reporter • 11 Jun 2024
As older workers phase out into retirement, the younger generations are beginning to take the reins in leadership... READ MORE

Finance industry members recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
by Annie Kane • 10 Jun 2024
Members of the finance industry have been called out for recognition in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2024. READ MORE

New sub-aggregator launches

by Annie Kane • 10 Jun 2024
A new sub-aggregation group Hai Money has launched to boost the performance of brokers who may lack support. READ MORE

How to boost your business value beyond trail
by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Jun 2024
The founder of financial services group Empower Wealth has revealed how brokers can create business worth and... READ MORE

Insolvencies in the retail sector to increase: CreditorWatch
by Charlotte Humphrys • 7 Jun 2024
With insolvencies in the food retail sector expected to increase further, we ask brokers how they're supporting retail... READ MORE

SME lender appoints CEO

by Staff Reporter • 7 Jun 2024
Paul James has been appointed as Fifo Capital’s new CEO. READ MORE

Commercial brokerage settles $2bn in a year
by Reporter • 7 Jun 2024
Simplicity Loans & Advisory settled more than $2 billion in the financial year 2024, with its managing director... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 3–7 June
by Adrian Suljanovic • 7 Jun 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 7... READ MORE

Should brokers join the fight against CSLR?
by Annie Kane • 6 Jun 2024
OPINION With the financial advice industry recoiling at the growing costs of the new Compensation Scheme of Last Resort... READ MORE

What do Victorian stamp duty reforms mean for commercial brokers?
by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Jun 2024
A national manager for the FBAA has outlined why commercial brokers should be informed about Victoria’s stamp duty... READ MORE

Federal government introduces BTR tax incentives
by Charlotte Humphrys • 6 Jun 2024
To encourage investment in the build-to-rent sector, the Albanese government has introduced legislation that provides... READ MORE

1 in 8 mortgage holders have missed repayments: Survey
by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Jun 2024
New research has found a “worrying” number of home owners struggling to meet their mortgage repayments. READ MORE

Beyond Bank and P&N explore merger opportunity

by Annie Kane • 5 Jun 2024
The two customer-owned lenders have announced they are looking at the possibility of merging. READ MORE

City-to-regional movers causing flow-on effect: Brokers
by Charlotte Humphrys • 5 Jun 2024
The rising trend of city-siders moving to regional Australia has driven up house prices at the expense of FHBs, brokers... READ MORE

Suncorp Bank announces new exec GM for home lending

by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Jun 2024
The non-major bank has appointed Troy Fedder as its executive general manager for home lending. READ MORE

AI saving time and costs for 87% of SMEs: CBA
by Charlotte Humphrys • 5 Jun 2024
The introduction of artificial intelligence for small businesses around Australia has shown savings in time and costs,... READ MORE

Platform Finance partners with SFG
by Charlotte Humphrys • 4 Jun 2024
Starting this week, SFG brokers are now able to aggregate through Platform Finance and access asset finance training. READ MORE

MONEYME non-exec director commences role as chair
by Adrian Suljanovic • 4 Jun 2024
Jamie McPhee has begun his new role as chair of the digital lender’s board. READ MORE

Brokers urge proactivity from borrowers in seeking financial help
by Adrian Suljanovic • 4 Jun 2024
Borrowers should seek out financial assistance as soon as possible to avoid further issues, brokers have said on the... READ MORE