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New digital technology business awards program launches

New digital technology business awards program launches
by • 14 Dec 2020
Momentum Media has announced the launch of its inaugural Australian Digital Technology Awards, a program that...READ MORE
Regulatory guide to ‘game changer’ DDO released

Regulatory guide to ‘game changer’ DDO released
by • 11 Dec 2020
Lenders and brokers will need to take a consumer-centric approach to how they design and distribute mortgages, as... READ MORE
CDR accreditation guidelines released

CDR accreditation guidelines released
by • 11 Dec 2020
The ACCC has released guidelines for those wishing to become accredited to access Consumer Data Right data, including... READ MORE
Former brokerage, director charged over false statement

Former brokerage, director charged over false statement
by • 11 Dec 2020
A former Melbourne-based mortgage brokerage and its director have been charged with making a false statement to the... READ MORE
Finsure unveils new branding

Finsure unveils new branding
by • 11 Dec 2020

Aggregation group Finsure has unveiled new branding ahead of its 10th anniversary in 2021.

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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 7-10 December

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 7-11...
by • 11 Dec 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 11... READ MORE
Aggregator settlements up 51% in October

Purple Circle settlements up 51% in October
by • 11 Dec 2020
Purple Circle Financial Services’ settlements increased by over 51 per cent in October over its previous record... READ MORE
NZ looks to reinstate LVR restrictions

NZ looks to reinstate LVR restrictions
by • 10 Dec 2020
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is looking to bring in loan-to-value restrictions on “high-risk lending” from 1... READ MORE
Platform Finance launches BID-compliant CRM

Platform Finance launches BID-compliant CRM
by • 10 Dec 2020
The asset finance group has launched a BID-compliant CRM system, in addition to a quoting and lodgement system designed... READ MORE
NextGen.Net makes strategic partnership appointment

NextGen.Net makes strategic partnership appointment
by • 10 Dec 2020
The technology provider has announced the return of a former sales manager, who has been appointed to manage its... READ MORE
Consumer credit reforms introduced into Parliament

Consumer credit reforms introduced into Parliament
by Annie Kane • 9 Dec 2020
The bill surrounding the extension of the best interests duty and removal of responsible lending obligations has been... READ MORE

COVID-19 dampens BOQ FY20 results
by • 9 Dec 2020
The non-major has reported a substantial decline in its FY20 results amid a challenging environment, but its total... READ MORE
Home lending specialist joins Brighten Home Loans

Home lending specialist joins Brighten Home Loans
by • 9 Dec 2020
The non-bank lender has appointed its first manager of business analytics and operations, as it continues to rapidly... READ MORE
Online brokerage offers super contributions to borrowers

Online brokerage offers super contributions to borrowers
by • 9 Dec 2020
uno Home Loans has partnered with Super-Rewards to offer borrowers superannuation contributions when they use the... READ MORE
Aussie teams with kids’ education provider

Aussie teams with kids’ education provider
by • 9 Dec 2020
The major brokerage has announced a five-year partnership with Life Education under which it plans to involve its... READ MORE
ACCC Home Loan Price Inquiry tentatively welcomed

ACCC Home Loan Price Inquiry tentatively welcomed
by • 8 Dec 2020
The heads of the FBAA and MFAA have both tentatively welcomed the final report on the Home Loan Price Inquiry,... READ MORE
Ex-finance broker fined $3,000 for fraud

Ex-finance broker fined $3,000 for fraud
by • 8 Dec 2020
A former Victorian car loan writer has been sentenced after pleading guilty to fraud in relation to four loans... READ MORE
CBA given licence for Dutch subsidiary

CBA given licence for Dutch subsidiary
by • 8 Dec 2020
The major bank has been granted a banking licence for its Dutch subsidiary, which it said would provide better access... READ MORE

Lenders should prompt borrowers to review rate: ACCC final report
by Annie Kane • 7 Dec 2020
The final Home Loan Price Inquiry report recommends that lenders should regularly prompt customers whose loans are... READ MORE
FBAA appoints new board members and fellows

FBAA appoints new board members and fellows
by • 7 Dec 2020
The industry association has announced its 2021 board members and extended its thanks to outgoing director Rick... READ MORE
Non-major sponsors financial wellness research

Non-major sponsors financial wellness research
by • 7 Dec 2020
Teachers Mutual Bank Ltd has partnered with a financial wellness platform to deliver insights into financial... READ MORE
Half of Australians wish home buying was on the curriculum

Half of Australians wish home buying was on the curriculum
by • 7 Dec 2020
Nearly half of Australians wish they had learned about how the property market works in school, with three-quarters... READ MORE
ASIC consults on new remediation guidance

ASIC consults on new remediation guidance
by • 4 Dec 2020
The financial services regulator is changing its consumer remediation guidance to be “product neutral” and include... READ MORE
How a broker can service self-employed clients

How a broker can service self-employed clients
by • 4 Dec 2020
The specialist lender explained why broker lender panels should be broad, and underscored the importance of brokers... READ MORE
AFG pilots new AI platform

AFG pilots new AI platform
by • 4 Dec 2020
The aggregation group is piloting a new AI platform that predicts customer behaviour and helps brokers tailor their... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 30 November to 4 December

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 30...
by • 4 Dec 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 4... READ MORE
Bank announces new head of broker partnerships

Bank announces new head of broker partnerships
by Annie Kane • 3 Dec 2020
Suncorp Bank has today announced the appointment of its new head of broker... READ MORE
Stamp duty reform ‘right thing to do’: RBA

Stamp duty reform ‘right thing to do’: RBA
by • 3 Dec 2020
The RBA governor has doubled down on his support to remove stamp duty following budget announcements by NSW and... READ MORE
Broker convicted, fined $9,000

Broker convicted, fined $9,000
by • 3 Dec 2020
A finance broker has been convicted of three counts of making false statements to ASIC, and fined... READ MORE
NAB makes executive appointment

NAB makes executive appointment
by • 3 Dec 2020

The major bank has appointed a former Royal Bank of Scotland executive as its new chief operating officer.

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