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Teachers Mutual targets brokers as merger wraps
by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Nov 2021
The mutual bank has outlined how brokers would help reach customers in areas without the same bricks-and-mortar...READ MORE
NSW government sets up new unit to mitigate identity crime
by Annie Kane • 1 Nov 2021
The NSW government is establishing a new identity support unit to minimise the risks associated with identity theft and... READ MORE
Brokers will dictate future of Choice, FAST, PLAN: White
by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Oct 2021
After its management restructure, Loan Market Group will continue to consult with brokers to decide the fate of the... READ MORE
Wisr hits high for new loans
by Sarah Simpkins • 25 Oct 2021
The ASX-listed personal lender wrote $132 million in new loans during the September quarter, more than double... READ MORE
Prospa squares up against banks, expands SME loan
by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Oct 2021
The ASX-listed lender has flagged a new “all-in-one” business account to launch next year alongside two loan... READ MORE
Government moves to make electronic signatures permanent
by Annie Kane • 22 Oct 2021
The federal Treasurer has introduced to Parliament a bill to make permanent the reforms allowing companies to use... READ MORE
Comparison site launches in-house broking services
by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Oct 2021
A comparison website has planned to build its own mortgage book by hiring brokers internally.
READ MORENewcastle Permanent ups loan processing capacity
by • 19 Oct 2021
The mutual bank has upgraded its ApplyOnline package to help deliver a processing “fast lane” for brokers.
READ MOREMoneyMe to launch personal lending broker portal
by Sarah Simpkins • 19 Oct 2021
The ASX-listed lender has declared that it will roll out a new portal for brokers, promising personal loan approvals in... READ MORE
New platform brings together ‘trusted advisers’
by • 18 Oct 2021
A new platform has been launched that helps clients link all their trusted advisers, including brokers, accountants,... READ MORE
CBA begins rollout of SME lending product
by • 12 Oct 2021
The major bank has begun the national release of its digital invoice finance solution allowing small businesses access... READ MORE
Privacy issues raised regarding CDR extension
by • 11 Oct 2021
The Treasury has published an analysis into the Consumer Data Right amendments, which warn of potential shortcomings in... READ MORE
Effi partners with SME loan comparison site
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Oct 2021
The mortgage broking platform has teamed up with a business loan comparison site to allow the site’s business... READ MORE
Lend introduces asset finance quoting tool
by • 29 Sep 2021
The SME platform has introduced a new asset finance quoting tool that intends to help brokers assess asset finance... READ MORE
ANZ customers sent $77m to scammers, reveals CEO
by • 27 Sep 2021
The chief executive of the major bank has informed MPs that increasing cyber attacks, and challenges in reporting... READ MORE
34% of Australians know someone who has lost $150k in a scam
by • 23 Sep 2021
The ABA has launched a new campaign highlighting the growing threat of scams, after finding that one in three... READ MORE
Momentum launches new cyber-security podcast
by Annie Kane • 14 Sep 2021
Momentum Media has launched the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, providing market updates, intelligence and insights on... READ MORE
Brokers urged to prioritise cyber security
by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Sep 2021
Brokers have been increasingly targeted by cyber criminals and should be prioritising cyber security to protect their... READ MORE
Refinancing predicted to increase over next 2 years
by • 10 Sep 2021
Refinancing figures will rise over the next 24 months, says the Sherlok chief executive, highlighting the need and... READ MORE
AUSTRAC flags broker fraud among banking risks
by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Sep 2021
The regulator has warned the banks they have high exposure to criminal activity, while reporting cases of... READ MORE
ScotPac partners with fintech to hasten approvals
by Annie Kane • 3 Sep 2021
The non-bank lender is to roll out a new data-driven lending platform powered by Trade Ledger, in a bid to accelerate... READ MORE
Wisr courting brokers on quest to $1bn book
by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Aug 2021
The neo-lender has flagged plans to increase its third-party distribution, as it strives to more than double its loan... READ MORE
Financial sector continues to be high cyber target
by • 26 Aug 2021
The financial services sector had the second-highest number of data breaches between January-July and is increasingly... READ MORE
Property valuations up by 23%: CoreLogic
by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Aug 2021
CoreLogic has reportedly seen a jump in valuations ordered in the last year to June, partly driven by the digitisation... READ MORE
SME lender targets brokers after profit surge
by Sarah Simpkins • 20 Aug 2021
Buy now, pay later group humm has seen a leap in profit from its SME lending division, with plans to keep the momentum... READ MORE
NAB explains key to speedy turnarounds
by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Aug 2021
The major bank said that an experienced operations team, consistency and digital enhancements have contributed to it... READ MORE
Fintech, comparison site partner to help clients find brokers
by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Aug 2021
Broker-oriented fintech Effi has partnered with a comparison site to enable brokers to build a profile on the site so... READ MORE
Aggregator adds fintech to panel
by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Aug 2021
Loan Market has added a fintech to its panel that sources private lenders and connects brokers with them.
READ MOREFinsure launches client portal, adds to panel
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Aug 2021
The aggregator has set up a client centre that links client data to the broker’s account in its CRM, and added a... READ MORE
Calls for aggregator inclusion in new CDR
by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Aug 2021
The Loan Market Group has called for more clarity around the role of aggregators in the new CDR proposal, and urged... READ MORE