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ASIC issues reminder of reference checking obligations after breaches
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Sep 2026
ASIC has reminded licensees of their reference checking obligations after recent breach reports indicate that people... READ MORE

CAFBA says major flaws remain in discretionary trust plan
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Sep 2026
CAFBA has warned that the government’s revised discretionary trust plan still leaves small and family businesses... READ MORE

YBR debuts new AI platform across broker network
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Sep 2026
Yellow Brick Road Home Loans has unveiled a new AI system designed to substantially reshape everyday broker workflows. READ MORE

Budget and SMSF changes forecast to substantially reduce supply

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Sep 2026
Fresh industry modelling has warned that the combined federal budget changes could significantly deepen constraints on... READ MORE

FBAA expands executive team for next growth phase
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Sep 2026
The FBAA has expanded its executive leadership team, appointing two senior specialists and promoting two existing... READ MORE

FST Media accelerates its investment in Australian banking
by Reporter • 11 Sep 2026
FST Media has marked a major new chapter in its growth, bringing together three significant milestones in a single day... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 7–11...
by Reporter • 11 Sep 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 11... READ MORE

Accountants arrested and charged as alleged loan fraud probe widens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Sep 2026
Police have charged three accounting-firm employees as Strike Force Myddleton’s alleged finance-fraud network... READ MORE

AFG co-founder to step down

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Sep 2026
AFG’s co-founder will retire following the company’s annual general meeting, bringing to a close a three-decade... READ MORE

‘One big problem’: RBA deputy governor warns rates may need to...
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Sep 2026
The RBA’s deputy governor has made a fresh inflation warning, sharpening expectations that the cash rate could climb... READ MORE

Brokers split on diversity, equity, and inclusion as rifts emerge
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Sep 2026
Fresh MFAA research has exposed sharply different views on representation, inclusion, and the work still ahead. READ MORE

Bank of Sydney expands leadership team amid new lending structure
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Sep 2026
Bank of Sydney has reshaped its executive banking structure as it prepares for its next growth phase. READ MORE

Record number of finalists revealed for Australian AI Awards
by Reporter • 10 Sep 2026
Numerous AI innovators in the broking and lending industries have become finalists at the prestigious Australian AI... READ MORE

Brokers encouraged to check in on R U OK? Day
by Ben Squires • 10 Sep 2026
The annual campaign to start meaningful conversations about mental health and wellbeing has returned, with brokers... READ MORE

Westpac flips as majors line up behind rate rise call

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Sep 2026
Westpac has overturned its official rate forecast, with every major bank now expecting the RBA to raise the cash rate. READ MORE

Mortgage Choice and Skip release low-deposit home loan
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Sep 2026
The major brokerage’s latest white label offering will target home buyers and refinancers facing a deposit... READ MORE

One Nation’s early super access for mortgagors lashed

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Sep 2026
Critics have warned that the minor party’s policy to allow mortgagors to directly receive superannuation payments... READ MORE

National dwelling values post first fall since 2022
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Sep 2026
Australia’s housing market has shifted into reverse after almost four years of uninterrupted growth. READ MORE

Suncorp informs brokers banking products will migrate to ANZ
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Sep 2026
Suncorp Bank has formally told its customers, brokers, and aggregators that it will progressively move banking... READ MORE

MFAA pushes Digital ID review to cut duplicate checks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Sep 2026
The broker association has outlined it wants the statutory review to ensure Digital ID streamlines lending and property... READ MORE

Broker says property downturn creating opportunities for borrowers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Sep 2026
A major independent brokerage has revealed that softer conditions could provide borrowers with leverage, particularly... READ MORE

Spring auction start falters as buyer urgency fades
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Sep 2026
Spring has begun with sellers facing a more cautious and selective buyer pool. READ MORE

Drivers behind growing borrower exodus from banks revealed
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Sep 2026
Fresh analysis has identified a growing exodus from incumbent lenders amid household pressure, heightened competition,... READ MORE

ASIC puts private credit on notice after Bathla collapse
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Sep 2026
ASIC has renewed its warning over Australia’s “opaque” private-credit market following the collapse of NSW... READ MORE

APRA significantly tightens ING’s liquidity and capital settings
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Sep 2026
The prudential regulator has intervened after ING Bank Australia overstated a key financial resilience measure. READ MORE