Major banks: Reinforcing the 4 pillars | Digital Magazine JULY 2026

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The Word: What improvements would make broking better?

Brokers are full of good ideas when it comes to process and product improvement in lending. This mon...

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News wrap July 2026

The biggest news stories from the month

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Scaling smarter: Lessons from a top independent brokerage

Scaling is a top-of-mind topic for many brokers, but how do you grow from a one-man band to become a...

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New Broker: Katherine Looke, First Look Finance

After a life-altering accident forced Katherine Looke to leave her corporate career, she found a new...

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Helping brokers ride the storm together

Today’s market is defined by uncertainty, but it is also defined by opportunity for those who are pr...

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Elite Broker: Making a mark

After more than two decades in finance, Mortgage Choice Modbury principal Melissa Burt has turned he...

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Debt consolidation: Your secret weapon for business growth

Consolidating debt is a critical finance strategy to help SMEs and corporate entities manage cash fl...

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Navigating the ‘rocky’ economic horizon

With rapidly changing market sentiment and shifting finance trends, it’s critical that brokers stay ...

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Big 4 banks: #1 Westpac

WESTPAC stands as the strongest pillar in 2026, with the highest overall rating of 78.3 per cent, se...

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Big 4 banks: #2 National Australia Bank

NAB occupies the second spot in the 2026 rankings, with an overall rating of 77.1 per cent, down 1.4...

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Big 4 banks: #3 Australia and New Zealand Bank

ANZ is the turnaround story of the 2026 report, reinforcing its proposition to finish third, with an...

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Big 4 banks: #4 Commonwealth Bank of Australia

CBA experienced a tough year in the eyes of the third-party channel, with its overall rating falling...

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Behind every broker: NextGen and ApplyOnline on an industry at a turning point

Renee Blethyn, head of broker partnerships at NextGen, on the findings of the 2026 NextGen & ApplyOn...

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Blank canvas: How a new model is helping brokers grow

As consolidation reshapes the broking landscape, Blank Financial is backing a different approach to ...

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Debt consolidation: Helping borrowers regain control

As financial pressures continue to weigh on households and businesses, debt consolidation is emergin...

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Meet the head of credit, Pepper Money: Neil Culkin

Q. How and why did you become a head of credit?

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Specialist lending: Why complexity is the new normal

As employment patterns diversify and cost-of-living pressures continue to weigh on borrowers, specia...

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Women in Finance Network Lunch 2026

In May, 230 women from across the financial services industry joined together for an afternoon of ne...

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Movers & Shakers

Let the industry know about your company’s new appointments and latest promotions. We want to share ...

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What do brokers do to unwind?

With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with...

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Go Dry this July for a good cause

Thousands of Australians are participating in the annual fundraising campaign

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Your Health in Mind

Broking can be a stressful job – but there are tools, techniques, and interventions you can harness ...

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Unlocking new avenues in the borrowing crunch

Despite rising interest rates and a fall in mortgage appetite, this landscape is still ripe with opp...

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