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Brokers think AI will benefit their business but lack strategy

by Annie Kane • 24 Mar 2026
The vast majority of brokers think AI will benefit their business in the next two years, but two-thirds do not have a... READ MORE

Finsure debuts fresh CRM as platform race intensifies
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Mar 2026
Finsure has unveiled its new Metanoia CRM as rival aggregators roll out upgraded, AI-driven broker platforms. READ MORE

RBA hails sturdy banks as non-bank credit heats up
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Mar 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia has said strong capital and low loan losses will give banks room to absorb financial... READ MORE

Resolve Finance hands brokers digital storefronts in tech revamp
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Mar 2026
Resolve’s latest rollout will provide every franchise with a dedicated, brand‑backed microsite and content engine... READ MORE

RBA says households can shoulder higher rates

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Mar 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has said that most borrowers can absorb rising repayments and cost pressures as... READ MORE

Mortgage borrowers pivot from savings to survival as rates rise
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Mar 2026
New data has shown households are reshuffling their cash flow after February’s rate hike, with mortgage holders now... READ MORE

Government urged to fix ‘broken’ mortgage market model
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Mar 2026
Advocates have called for a sweeping reset of Australia’s mortgage architecture, warning that the current model... READ MORE

AFG and Stryd bring retention solution to brokers
by Ben Squires • 23 Mar 2026
The aggregator’s network of mortgage brokers are now able to access Stryd Broker through AFG’s single-stop tech... READ MORE

COBA CEO Michael Lawrence to retire after 9 years
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Mar 2026
A long‑serving leader of Australia’s mutual banking sector is set to hand over the reins. READ MORE

Unemployment lifts as majors lock in May hike call
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Mar 2026
The nation’s latest jobs data has revealed unemployment nudged up, but not enough, major banks have warned, to dull... READ MORE

Finsure warns brokers to diversify as rate pain deepens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Mar 2026
The aggregator has warned brokers that relying on narrow revenue streams has become increasingly risky as interest... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 16–20...
by Reporter • 20 Mar 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 20... READ MORE

Winners crowned at Better Business Awards SA/NT
by Annie Kane • 19 Mar 2026
A total of 22 South Australia and Northern Territory-based winners have been announced for the annual Better Business... READ MORE

ASIC BID review puts broker files under sharp scrutiny
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Mar 2026
As ASIC’s best interests duty review continues, aggregators have said the real test of BID is shifting from broker... READ MORE

APRA flags structural divide in mutual sector
by Ben Squires • 19 Mar 2026
A member of the prudential regulator’s board has highlighted a “widening structural divide” between the largest... READ MORE

ASIC data dashboard lays bare firms’ complaint records
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Mar 2026
A new ASIC dataset has revealed which institutions attract complaints, how long they took to resolve, and what outcomes... READ MORE

Skip joins outsource panel to tackle ‘forgotten’ deposit gap...
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Mar 2026
The non-bank lender’s new partnership with outsource Financial is set to bring low‑deposit solutions to borrowers... READ MORE

Bullock defends rate hike, insists demand drove call
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Mar 2026
In a fiery press conference, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock spelled out why the Reserve Bank had hiked the cash... READ MORE

ORDE locks in third $1bn RMBS as investor ranks swell
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Mar 2026
A third $1 billion RMBS transaction and rising investor numbers have reinforced ORDE’s expanding term‑funding... READ MORE

The AI search shift brokers can’t ignore
by Julian Barnes • 18 Mar 2026
As artificial intelligence reshapes the way consumers search for information, digital marketing expert Russ Easther... READ MORE

RBA hikes cash rate as Middle East conflict bites

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Mar 2026
The Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board has moved to raise the cash rate, as it responds to renewed inflationary... READ MORE

RBA tipped to increase the cash rate today
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Mar 2026
Ahead of the RBA cash rate decision, brokers, traders, and major bank economists have all lined up behind a hike. READ MORE

Borrower optimism fades as hike weighs on households
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Mar 2026
Fresh data has pointed to a sharp shift towards neutrality and caution as borrowers digest February’s cash rate rise... READ MORE

Deposit schemes turbocharge FHB demand

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Mar 2026
New research has revealed government deposit schemes are massively luring younger buyers into ownership, while... READ MORE

Coalition welcomes new shadow minister for financial services
by Annie Kane • 16 Mar 2026
Following a change in leadership at the National Party, new appointments have been made to the Coalition shadow... READ MORE