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Octet bolsters sales team as SME lending demand climbs

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 May 2026
Rising demand for non‑property‑backed SME finance has prompted Octet to ramp up its broker‑focused sales... READ MORE

Assetline taps new NSW/ACT leader as volumes climb

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 May 2026
Assetline Capital has reshaped its leadership ranks in NSW and the ACT, as demand for its specialist loans continues to... READ MORE

APRA says banks and borrowers can ride out downturn

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 May 2026
Australia’s prudential regulator has said banks and borrowers are well placed to ride out a downturn, yet cautioned... READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – Budget reforms strike...

by Ben Squires • 22 May 2026
Changes flowing from the federal budget are already making their way into lending policy, with Macquarie Bank becoming... READ MORE

NAB shifts rate hike call as jobless rate rises

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 May 2026
National Australia Bank has pushed back its time frame for the next cash rate increase after the unemployment rate... READ MORE

In Focus: How brokers can navigate the ‘rocky’ economic horizon

by Annie Kane • 21 May 2026
This year has already been one of major economic upheaval, with more disruption expected to come later this year. We... READ MORE

Bendigo rolls out ‘virtual banker’ support for brokers

by Annie Kane • 21 May 2026
A team of 50 personal bankers and home lending specialists is now offering brokers and their customers support on the... READ MORE

Plenti’s loan book exceeds $3bn as originations surge

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 May 2026
Rapid loan growth and an expanded partnership with NAB have capped a milestone year for the fintech lender. READ MORE

Macquarie scraps negative gearing add-backs for investors

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 May 2026
Macquarie Bank has rewritten its investor credit rules, stripping out key tax benefits as the major banks weigh their... READ MORE

ASIC pursues steeper fines against payday lenders

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 May 2026
ASIC is taking its Cigno and BSF payday lending case back to the Full Federal Court, saying that a $7 million penalty... READ MORE