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elizabeth minogue

Former REA Group executive joins FlexiGroup
by Reporter • 15 Apr 2019
FlexiGroup has appointed a former media executive at REA Group to the position of chief revenue officer. READ MORE
Kate Carnell

ASBFEO calls on brokers to help SMEs
by Annie Kane • 12 Apr 2019
The small business ombudsman has highlighted the need for brokers to help SMEs accessing finance, noting that it could... READ MORE

Former ASIC chair condemns broker commission ban

by Reporter • 12 Apr 2019
A senior official at the OECD is the latest to denounce commissioner Hayne’s recommendation to abolish lender-paid... READ MORE
BOQ

BOQ’s sharp mortgage slump offset by broker growth
by Charbel Kadib • 12 Apr 2019
Growth in home loan settlements via the broker channel has softened the blow of the non-major's negative mortgage... READ MORE
MFAA

MFAA code of practice gains interim authorisation
by Ezekiel MacNevin • 12 Apr 2019
The MFAA has recently been granted interim authorisation to enforce its Code of Practice as it awaits “final... READ MORE
Don Martyn

In Memoriam: Don Martyn, 1955-2019
by Annie Kane • 11 Apr 2019
Don Martyn, a long-serving broker and keen sailor, has passed away at the age of 64 following a heart attack. READ MORE
CBA

CBA pays additional compensation for advice failings
by Reporter • 11 Apr 2019
ASIC has released its final report on the major bank’s compliance with financial advice licence conditions,... READ MORE
Suburbs

CoreLogic launches mortgage portfolio analytics tool
by Reporter • 11 Apr 2019
The property data and analytics provider has announced the launch of a new tool designed to help lenders identify... READ MORE

Brokers of the future will offer ‘whole home’ experience
by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2019
The banks and brokers “of the future” will deliver a “whole home” experience for customers, from mortgages to... READ MORE
Bendigo Bank

Bendigo drops variable home loan rates
by Reporter • 10 Apr 2019
The non-major lender has reduced owner-occupied home loan rates by up to 20 basis points on two of its mortgage... READ MORE

Two-fifths forgo home ownership to maintain appearances
by Ezekiel MacNevin • 10 Apr 2019
More than a third of Australians are reportedly choosing to “forgo buying their own home in order to keep up... READ MORE
ASIC

ASIC releases update on enforcement of financial misconduct

by Reporter • 10 Apr 2019
The corporate regulator has published an update of its enforcement work, which include its enforcement of misconduct... READ MORE
Senator Rex Patrick

Senator ‘yet to be convinced’ of trail utility
by Charbel Kadib • 9 Apr 2019
Another Senate crossbencher has weighed in on proposed changes to broker remuneration, questioning the validity of... READ MORE
Prospa

Prospa launches new line of credit facility
by Annie Kane • 9 Apr 2019
Following broker feedback, the small business lender has developed a new line of credit facility for SMEs. READ MORE
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Macquarie appoints new head of broker
by Charbel Kadib • 8 Apr 2019
The non-major lender has announced changes to its third-party team, including the appointment of a new head of broker... READ MORE
David Leyonhjelm

Crossbencher rebukes proposed trail ban
by Charbel Kadib • 8 Apr 2019
The broking industry should not be “regulated out of existence”, a former Senate crossbencher has said, adding that... READ MORE
Resimac

Resimac unveils new broker support team
by Reporter • 8 Apr 2019
The non-bank lender has launched a broker support initiative designed to provide the third-party channel with timely... READ MORE
Kathy Dundy

Borrowers imprisoned by tighter credit
by Reporter • 8 Apr 2019
Drawing on the experiences of her own clients, an award-winning Sydney-based mortgage broker has noted the struggles... READ MORE
Jason yetton

CBA’s NewCo CEO appointed to FSC board
by Reporter • 8 Apr 2019
Three new faces have joined the Financial Services Council board, including the CEO of Commonwealth Bank’s NewCo. READ MORE

Labor ‘sticks to their guns’ on broker commissions
by Annie Kane • 5 Apr 2019
The CEO of a mortgage neo-lender met with shadow treasurer Chris Bowen this week, suggesting that Labor is “sticking... READ MORE

Bankwest launches valuation tool for brokers
by Charbel Kadib • 5 Apr 2019
The lender has announced the launch of a new tool designed to simplify the valuation process for brokers and their... READ MORE
asic australian securities and investments commission product intervention intervention

ASIC’s new product intervention powers becomes official
by Tas Bindi • 5 Apr 2019
A new bill requiring product issuers to ensure products are targeted and offered to the right customers, as well as... READ MORE
Moody's Investors Service

Mortgage arrears rate to continue climbing: Moody’s
by Charbel Kadib • 4 Apr 2019
The home loan delinquency rate has increased year-on-year and is set to continue rising throughout 2019, according to... READ MORE
For sale

1 in 2 borrowers facing mortgage hardship

by Reporter • 4 Apr 2019
Almost half of borrowers are struggling to meet their home loan repayments, new research from Finder has revealed. READ MORE
Australia treasury

Broking industry heads tentatively welcomes Coalition’s budget
by Annie Kane • 4 Apr 2019
Several members of the mortgage broking industry have voiced support of the Coalition government’s budget for 2019-20... READ MORE