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Big banks bolster share of dwindling commercial volumes

Big banks bolster share of dwindling commercial volumes

by Charbel Kadib • 5 Aug 2020
The COVID crisis has triggered a sharp fall in business and commercial lending volumes and has shifted the competitive... READ MORE
Women in Finance Awards 2020: Principal of the Year finalists revealed!

Women in Finance Awards 2020: Principal of the Year finalists...

by Annie Kane • 5 Aug 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with Smartline, is pleased to announce the finalists for the Principal of the Year category... READ MORE
Finsure loan book grows, new partnership announced

Finsure loan book grows, new partnership announced

by Malavika Santhebennur • 5 Aug 2020
Finsure’s loan book rose 19 per cent in FY20 to $45.4 billion, with record settlement volumes in the June quarter and... READ MORE
Women in Finance Awards 2020: Mentor of the Year finalists revealed!

Women in Finance Awards 2020: Mentor of the Year finalists revealed!

by Annie Kane • 5 Aug 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with ANZ, is pleased to announce the finalists for the Mentor of the Year category for the... READ MORE
Brokers drive Semper uplift in commercial transactions

Brokers drive Semper uplift in commercial transactions

by Malavika Santhebennur • 5 Aug 2020
The non-bank lender has reported a 42 per cent rise in commercial transactions above $2 million in the last quarter,... READ MORE
Women in Finance Awards 2020: Fintech Leader of the Year finalists revealed!

Women in Finance Awards 2020: Fintech Leader of the Year finalists...

by Annie Kane • 4 Aug 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with Mortgage Choice, is pleased to announce the finalists for the Fintech Leader of the... READ MORE
Mortgage aggregator partners with advisory firm

Mortgage aggregator partners with advisory firm

by Reporter • 4 Aug 2020
A major broking franchise has entered into a new joint venture with a Sydney-based advisory firm. READ MORE
Women in Finance Awards 2020: Wellness Program of the Year finalists revealed!

Women in Finance Awards 2020: Wellness Program of the Year finalists...

by Annie Kane • 4 Aug 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with FBAA, is pleased to announce the finalists for the Wellness Program/Initiative of the... READ MORE
Melbourne businesses forced to close, banks to remain open

Melbourne businesses forced to close, banks to remain open

by Annie Kane • 3 Aug 2020
The Victorian Premier has announced that thousands of businesses will need to shut their doors this week, including... READ MORE
Women in Finance Awards 2020: Mortgage and Finance Broker of the Year finalists revealed!

Women in Finance Awards 2020: Mortgage and Finance Broker of the Year...

by Annie Kane • 3 Aug 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with AMP Bank, is pleased to announce the finalists for the Mortgage and Finance Broker of... READ MORE
Lender introduces ‘re-accreditation’ requirement

Lender introduces ‘reaccreditation’ requirement

by Charbel Kadib • 3 Aug 2020
A lender has announced that it will “deactivate” the accreditation of brokers who do not successfully complete a... READ MORE
Women in Finance Awards 2020: Women’s Community Program of the Year finalists revealed!

Women in Finance Awards 2020: Women’s Community Program of the Year...

by Annie Kane • 3 Aug 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with Best Capital, is pleased to announce the finalists for the Women’s Community Program... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice welcomes specialist lender to panel

Mortgage Choice welcomes specialist lender to panel

by reporter • 3 Aug 2020
Mortgage Choice has added a state government organisation to its residential lender panel, enabling its South... READ MORE
ASIC tightens dispute resolution guidance

ASIC tightens dispute resolution guidance

by Annie Kane • 31 Jul 2020
New regulatory guidance has been issued for financial firms, including ACL businesses, relating to how they deal with... READ MORE
Processing lags cost refinancers millions in savings

Processing lags cost refinancers millions in savings

by Charbel Kadib • 31 Jul 2020
Owner-occupier refinancers have collectively lost over $10 million in savings due to delays in processing discharge... READ MORE
NAB stops dealing with unlicensed debt management providers

NAB stops dealing with unlicensed debt management providers

by Malavika Santhebennur • 31 Jul 2020
The major bank is cracking down on unlicensed debt management companies, revealing that it will no longer deal with... READ MORE
Hot Property

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 27-31 July...

by reporter • 31 Jul 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 31... READ MORE
US fintech to acquire OnDeck

US fintech to acquire OnDeck

by Annie Kane • 30 Jul 2020
US financial services technology company Enova has announced that it is to acquire SME lender OnDeck in a transaction... READ MORE

ACT launches HomeBuilder registration process

by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Jul 2020
The ACT government has launched a two-step process for those wishing to access the new HomeBuilder grants, as more... READ MORE
Australian households comfortable about their finances

Australian households comfortable about their finances

by Cameron Micallef and Annie Kane • 30 Jul 2020
Government lifelines, including the JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments, are having an impact, with more Australians... READ MORE
How this broker creates a happy workplace

How this broker creates a happy workplace

by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Jul 2020
Ensuring staff feel valued, allowing flexible working patterns and providing small rewards for good work are key to a... READ MORE

Westpac to onshore jobs to improve processing lags

by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2020
The major bank has said that it will onshore 1,000 jobs following “challenging conditions for home lending processing... READ MORE
Wisr reports 92% surge in loan originations

Wisr reports 92% surge in loan originations

by Reporter • 29 Jul 2020
A spike in loan originations has contributed to an 18 per cent increase in the fintech’s operating revenue, its... READ MORE
CBA fintech launches app for first-time SMEs

CBA fintech launches app for first-time SMEs

by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Jul 2020
A CBA-owned fintech has launched an app for SMEs to start their business, along with a cash incentive for SMEs that... READ MORE
Federal court winds up illegal investment scheme

Federal court winds up illegal investment scheme

by Lachlan Maddock • 29 Jul 2020
The Federal Court has made orders to wind up an unregistered managed investment scheme after its operators were found... READ MORE