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Tax reforms eclipse interest rates as top house price drag: API
by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2026
Federal government tax reforms have overtaken interest rates as the single biggest downward pressure on Australian... READ MORE

Revolut launches local bank after securing ADI licence
by Ben Squires • 22 Jul 2026
The global fintech has secured an unrestricted ADI licence from the prudential regulator, paving the way for the launch... READ MORE

ING confirms major clawback change
by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2026
The lender has agreed to scrap clawbacks if a property is sold between 12 and 18 months after settlement, in... READ MORE

Which states are the aggregators attracting brokers from?
by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2026
A new report tracking movements of credit representatives among the 10 largest aggregators has revealed that different... READ MORE

AFG index reveals east coast slowdown

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Jul 2026
Fresh lodgement data has shown uneven momentum across states, with one market defying the broader cooling trend. READ MORE

ASIC chalks up $830m in civil penalties
by Ben Squires • 21 Jul 2026
The corporate watchdog has closed out a busy financial year of enforcement that included major actions against several... READ MORE

Submissions open for 10th annual Women in Finance Awards
by Annie Kane • 21 Jul 2026
The hunt is on for Australia’s top female financial professionals, as submissions and nominations open for the Women... READ MORE

New independent report reveals aggregator movements
by Annie Kane • 20 Jul 2026
EXCLUSIVE Fintech platform WealthX has released a new report tracking the movement of mortgage brokers between... READ MORE

Mortgage demand ‘hits a wall’ as downturn gathers pace
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
New Equifax data has shown mortgage inquiries tumbling across every state and age group, signalling a major shift in... READ MORE

Home ownership rates plateau as Sydney plummets

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
New modelling has revealed that owner‑occupier rates have barely shifted since 2021, masking stark state‑by‑state... READ MORE

Moody’s flags credit pullback, rise in bad loans
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
A new report from the global credit agency has flagged a looming slowdown in housing credit and rising risks across... READ MORE

Brokers demand end to clawbacks, redesign of commissions
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Jul 2026
A wave of broker commentary in response to the government’s consultation on unfair trading practices has revealed... READ MORE

Resolve Finance lifts settlements as franchise network expands
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 17 Jul 2026
Resolve Finance has reported a double‑digit jump in settlements on the back of an expanding franchise‑led broker... READ MORE

Majors’ share slips as Westpac tops AFG lodgements
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Fresh data from AFG has revealed the aggregator reported a “record” June quarter by value, with lodgements shifting... READ MORE

Clawbacks under fire as FBAA slams lender tactics
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
The FBAA has warned that clawback practices are spiralling beyond misconduct, dragging brokers into costly channel... READ MORE

Australians lean harder on credit as repayment strain deepens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Fresh data has pointed to rising reliance on credit for essentials and mounting pressure on household repayments. READ MORE

Budget overhaul sparks warnings over risky investor behaviour
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Industry voices have warned that new tax and super rules are nudging investors towards risky strategies. READ MORE

MFAA says lending must sit at heart of verifiable credentials
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
The MFAA has pushed for a lending‑first approach as the federal government designs its new digital identity... READ MORE

One Nation proposes government-backed 30-year fixed mortgages
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jul 2026
One Nation has unveiled its plan to establish a government‑funded “people’s bank”, alongside an overhaul of the... READ MORE

MFAA reveals plan to unlock broker business dynamism
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jul 2026
The MFAA has told the Productivity Commission that outdated qualifications, tax settings, and regulatory overload are... READ MORE

Fintech body calls for redesign of CGT break for founders
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jul 2026
Industry groups have said the federal government’s new tax carve-out for innovative businesses could miss its mark... READ MORE

Submissions and nominations are now open for the Australian AI Awards...
by Reporter • 15 Jul 2026
The search for Australia’s leading innovators in artificial intelligence has officially begun. READ MORE

ASIC levies surge for credit intermediaries
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Jul 2026
ASIC’s latest funding blueprint has revealed another sizeable jump in the levy bill for credit intermediaries. READ MORE

Non-banks plugged into open banking data grid
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Jul 2026
Non-bank lenders have been ushered into the Consumer Data Right, a move which is set to reshape how borrowers and... READ MORE

Commercial Finance Awards launches for 2026
by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2026
The hunt is on for Australia’s top commercial finance professionals and companies, as submissions and nominations... READ MORE