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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 18–22...
by • 22 Jul 2022
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 22...READ MORE

Mergers, new products tipped for non-bank sector
by • 21 Jul 2022
Grow Finance's managing partner has said that, over this financial year, the space will face ‘an interesting... READ MORE
Satisfaction with large ADIs at record high: Broker Pulse

Satisfaction with large ADIs at record high: Broker Pulse
by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Jul 2022
The proportion of brokers satisfied with their experience at the larger banks climbed to a record high in June,... READ MORE

Lendi Group adds Great Southern Bank to panel
by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2022
The Lendi Group has welcomed customer-owned lender Great Southern Bank to its lender... READ MORE
Plenti portfolio hits $1.44bn over June quarter

Plenti portfolio hits $1.44bn over June quarter
by • 21 Jul 2022
The lending group noted a 90 per cent year-on-year surge in its portfolio, driven extensively by a lift in auto... READ MORE

Financial difficulty, broker complaints trend downwards over FY22:...
by • 20 Jul 2022
The number of complaints related to financial difficulty have declined over the last financial year, according to new... READ MORE

ASIC bans broker, cancels company licence over false documents
by • 20 Jul 2022
 An Adelaide broker has been blacklisted by the corporate watchdog over providing fraudulent information to five... READ MORE

ANZ moves to grab Suncorp’s home loan market share

by Annie Kane • 19 Jul 2022
ANZ has confirmed it is set to purchase Suncorp Bank for $4.9 billion, a move that will boost its retail and commercial... READ MORE

Government urged to keep competition alive in banking
by Annie Kane • 19 Jul 2022
Following on from the news that ANZ is set to acquire Suncorp Bank, the Finance Brokers Association of Australia has... READ MORE

ABA encourages PayID use as means to prevent scams
by • 19 Jul 2022
The banking association has released a new media campaign directed at customers, encouraging PayID as a means to stifle... READ MORE
Bank rates increasingly enticing brokers: Broker Pulse

Bank rates increasingly enticing brokers: Broker Pulse

by Annie Kane • 18 Jul 2022
Despite variable interest rates having risen month-on-month, the price of bank mortgages is an increasingly attractive... READ MORE

ACCC ‘clarifies’ position over ANZ acquisition of MYOB
by • 18 Jul 2022
The competition watchdog has come forward to say it has not expressed any view on the potential ANZ-MYOB deal, despite... READ MORE

Open banking opens the door for conversation trigger points: NextGen
by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Jul 2022
Brokers who are able to access CDR information as a trusted adviser will be able to identify behavioural changes that... READ MORE

ASIC introduces short-term lending product interventions
by • 15 Jul 2022

The regulator has made orders imposing conditions on short lending in a move to end predatory practices.

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Lack of consistency in understanding elder financial abuse: UNSW
by • 15 Jul 2022
The intersection of domestic and family violence with financial abuse among the elderly is poorly understood, according... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 11-15 July
by • 15 Jul 2022
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 15... READ MORE

Keystart launches low-deposit apartment home loan

by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2022
Non-bank lender Keystart has launched a two-year mortgage pilot with the Western Australian government that aims to... READ MORE

ANZ makes bid for MYOB to bolster SME offering
by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2022
The major bank is eyeing further integration into the SME finance space, as it seeks to acquire the business and... READ MORE

NSW commits to independent Property Services Commissioner
by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2022
The NSW state government has announced it will establish an independent statutory Property Services... READ MORE
Julian Fayad

Personal lending fintech reveals FY22 results
by • 14 Jul 2022
 The loan comparison start-up has released its results for the latest financial year, announcing a lift in loans of... READ MORE
Anthony Albanese

Commonwealth, NSW increase disaster payment support
by • 13 Jul 2022
The federal and the state governments have expanded the support for those impacted by the NSW floods in both... READ MORE

Zip-Sezzle merger abandoned
by Annie Kane • 13 Jul 2022
Plans to merge the two buy now, pay later companies Zip Co and Sezzle Inc have been abandoned “in light of current... READ MORE

Business insolvencies to rise over 2022: CreditorWatch
by • 13 Jul 2022
With defaults trending back to pre-COVID-19 levels, new data has suggested that the rest of 2022 could see further... READ MORE

Earlypay increases intake for scholarship program
by Annie Kane • 13 Jul 2022
The SME lender has doubled the number of scholarships available for its new business finance course, following... READ MORE
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NAB hands out flood grants
by • 12 Jul 2022
The major bank has announced emergency grants of up to $1,000 will be available to customers impacted by the... READ MORE

Construction costs blow out
by • 12 Jul 2022
Residential construction costs increased 10 per cent over the year to June 2022, according to CoreLogic’s latest... READ MORE

NSW looks to reform home-building compensation insurance
by Annie Kane • 12 Jul 2022
As the construction industry faces increasing pressures, the NSW state government is seeking feedback on proposed... READ MORE

Momentum Media launches all new HR and people leadership brand: HR...
by Annie Kane • 12 Jul 2022
Momentum Media is proud to unveil HR Leader, a dedicated brand for HR and the industry surrounding people... READ MORE

Brokers urged to ‘watch out for’ financial abuse in clients
by Annie Kane • 11 Jul 2022
The FBAA has encouraged brokers to educate themselves on how to recognise elder financial abuse in clients amid... READ MORE

Feedback sought on how banks meet deceased estates obligations
by Annie Kane • 11 Jul 2022
Brokers and consumers are being asked to provide feedback to an inquiry about how banks settle financial affairs in... READ MORE
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