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Brokers ‘key to democratising finance’, says former ASIC chair
by Annie Kane • 6 Oct 2023
Mortgage brokers are “a very effective competition tool against the banks” and are key to “democratising... READ MORE

CBA loan book drops as pricing war heats up
by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Oct 2023
The major bank’s loan growth has dropped, with some brokers suggesting a lack of competitive pricing has been a... READ MORE

Agribusinesses brace for looming drought, lenders report
by • 6 Oct 2023
As bushfires and extended droughts hover on Australia’s horizon, businesses are bolstering their cash reserves in... READ MORE

CBA appoints new small-business banking executive
by Josh Needs • 6 Oct 2023
The new executive will focus on “delivering value-added outcomes to help business owners thrive”, according to the... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 2–6 October
by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Oct 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 6... READ MORE

Senate accuses ASIC of failing to act on bank misconduct
by • 5 Oct 2023
The regulator’s alleged mishandling of banking misconduct complaints has been labelled as ‘shameful’ and... READ MORE

Brokers rate speed and service as top priority: AMP
by Reporter • 5 Oct 2023
Speed and service have emerged as the top priorities for mortgage brokers, according to a recent survey. READ MORE

Majority of borrowers can’t handle another rate rise: Canstar
by Josh Needs • 5 Oct 2023
Over two-thirds of mortgage holders “won’t be okay” if rates rise again, according to Canstar, but brokers are... READ MORE

Expanded media platform unveiled to support Australia’s cyber sector
by Reporter • 5 Oct 2023
Australia’s leading source of market intelligence and news for the cyber security sector, Cyber Security Connect, has... READ MORE

Finsure hits new milestones as it eyes international expansion
by Adrian Suljanovic • 4 Oct 2023
The aggregator has announced two new milestones as it looks to expand its operations overseas. READ MORE

ASIC sues payday lenders
by Reporter • 4 Oct 2023
ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court accusing two payday lenders of providing credit... READ MORE

Credit repair provider expands reach into broker channel
by Reporter • 4 Oct 2023
Credit Fix Solutions has joined the panel of Purple Circle, the latest aggregator partnership it has unveiled to help... READ MORE

Mortgagors 'not out of the woods yet', CEO warns
by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Oct 2023
The RBA has called the cash rate for October, however, threats of another cash rate hike loom, an aggregator's chief... READ MORE

Cash rate pause likely to continue in October
by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Oct 2023
Another hold in the cash rate is expected during the Reserve Bank of Australia’s October board meeting. READ MORE

MFAA relaunches consumer campaign
by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Oct 2023
The association has announced it is once again running its campaign targeted at consumers during the spring season. READ MORE

Property app launches that nudges investors to refinance

by Reporter • 3 Oct 2023
A free new app has been launched that enables property investors to track their portfolio’s performance and receive... READ MORE

Financial and insurance job vacancies continue to fall
by Reporter • 3 Oct 2023
The financial and insurance services sector is the only industry to have fewer vacancies now than before the pandemic,... READ MORE

Oak Capital joins SFG panel
by Reporter • 2 Oct 2023
Brokers aggregating under Specialist Finance Group will now be able to access the short-term funding products of the... READ MORE

WA broker recognised as fellow of the MFAA
by Josh Needs • 2 Oct 2023
The MFAA board has inducted a new fellow, recognising an award-winning finance broker for her “experience and... READ MORE

CBA announces board member resignation
by Adrian Suljanovic • 2 Oct 2023
The major bank has announced that one of its board members will be stepping down from the role. READ MORE

Industry welcomes Privacy Act obligation change
by Josh Needs • 29 Sep 2023
Broker and business associations have supported the proposed move to extend Privacy Act obligations to small... READ MORE

New valuation service launches for brokers
by Reporter • 29 Sep 2023
Trail Homes has launched a new valuation service to help brokers obtain an accurate valuation of their brokerage as... READ MORE

Listen and be curious: How to help clients from different cultures
by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Sep 2023
Asking questions and listening are paramount to servicing clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, according to an... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 25–29...
by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Sep 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 29... READ MORE

New obligations to be brought in for small-business owners
by Josh Needs • 28 Sep 2023
The government has agreed, in principle, that small businesses with an annual turnover of $3 million or less should no... READ MORE