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Commercial broking fintech appoints new head of broker sales
by Annie Kane • 25 Sep 2023
Former ING commercial sales manager John Kolyvas has joined the digital platform to help support brokers to grow their... READ MORE

Count Limited acquires Diverger
by Josh Needs • 25 Sep 2023
The listed financial advice company will acquire 100 per cent of the issued shares in the accounting services... READ MORE

Salestrekker launches ‘first’ combined origination and CRM...
by Annie Kane • 22 Sep 2023
Salestrekker is set to roll out a ‘future-proofed, all-in-one’ platform that combines lending, origination, and... READ MORE

Finalists unveiled for Women in Finance Awards 2023
by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Sep 2023
More than 240 women in the finance industry have qualified as finalists at this year’s Women in Finance Awards. READ MORE

Brokers remain alert to assist amid bushfires
by • 22 Sep 2023
Brokers are reminding their clients to remain vigilant and formulate a bushfire strategy as El Niño has been... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 18–22...
by Adrian Suljanovic • 22 Sep 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 22... READ MORE

Global broking event flags common industry issues
by Annie Kane • 21 Sep 2023
Common pain points facing the mortgage industry across the world include gender diversification and education... READ MORE

Big 4 banks’ incentives to shut branches examined in regional...
by • 21 Sep 2023
A Senate inquiry has been questioning the chiefs of the big four banks about their incentives for closing regional bank... READ MORE

Better Business Summit 2024 launches
by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Sep 2023
The five-state roadshow will return for the 11th consecutive year in 2024 with support from principal partner NAB. READ MORE

Consultation opens on new Digital ID Bill
by Josh Needs • 21 Sep 2023
The federal government has opened a three-week consultation on a new bill that aims to provide more security for... READ MORE

NSW budget to ‘safeguard’ home buyers
by • 20 Sep 2023
The NSW state government has announced plans to expedite the planning system and “safeguard home buyers from... READ MORE

Joust announces new corporate partner post-BDM lay-offs 
by Josh Needs • 20 Sep 2023
A new partnership with a personal loan organisation has been revealed by the home loan marketplace, following its... READ MORE

Resimac adds 3 to asset finance team
by Adrian Suljanovic • 20 Sep 2023
The non-bank lender has appointed three business development managers to its asset finance arm across three states. READ MORE

‘Lighten up and delegate’: How women can juggle work and home
by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Sep 2023
A financial adviser has urged women in finance to outsource tasks at home so they can focus on their business. READ MORE

Sales activity boosts house price expectations, data reveals
by Reporter • 19 Sep 2023
House prices are expected to continue rising in the wake of increased spring sales activity, new data has revealed. READ MORE

Public and private collaboration key to cyber security strategy
by Josh Needs • 19 Sep 2023
Six “cyber shields” will be the basis of Australia’s cyber security strategy, according to the Home Affairs and... READ MORE

Regional Australia calls for bigger stake in HAFF
by Reporter • 19 Sep 2023
With the Albanese government’s Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) Bill passing the Senate, there are growing calls... READ MORE

‘The real game isn’t being on the ASX’: Mark Bouris
by Annie Kane • 18 Sep 2023
The executive chairman of Yellow Brick Road has unveiled why the board wants to make the broking group a private... READ MORE

40% want brokers to be better at explaining loan options
by Annie Kane • 18 Sep 2023
Forty per cent of borrowers think brokers could improve on explaining loan options and understanding their needs and... READ MORE

SME lender urges NSW government to help with tax debt
by Reporter • 18 Sep 2023
Ahead of the Minns government releasing its state budget on Tuesday, the CEO of the SME lender said he hopes the state... READ MORE

Aggregator appoints GM broker solutions
by Reporter • 18 Sep 2023
LMG has appointed a new broker-focused general manager. READ MORE

Finsure brokers offered ‘high-net-worth bonus’
by Reporter • 18 Sep 2023
The aggregator’s accredited brokers have been offered an opportunity to refer high-net-worth clients to MA... READ MORE

$20k instant asset write-off ‘too small’ for SMEs, says broker
by • 15 Sep 2023
A broker has voiced concerns that the government’s SME instant asset write-off threshold of $20,000 may not go far... READ MORE

MFAA strengthens executive team with a new role
by Josh Needs • 15 Sep 2023
The broker association has appointed its first executive for member experience and partnerships. READ MORE

Federal Court rules against Ferratum Australia
by • 15 Sep 2023
The personal lender has been found in violation of consumer credit protection laws by the Federal Court. READ MORE