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‘Clawback should be abandoned’: Former ASIC deputy chair

by Annie Kane • 25 May 2022

With the best interests duty now in place, clawback “should be abandoned”, Daniel Crennan QC, the former deputy...READ MORE

Men’s doubts around female brokers’ experience and knowledge...

by Sarah Simpkins • 25 May 2022

New research has highlighted gaps between what male and female brokers believe is slowing down the progress of women... READ MORE

Grant Bailey joins Deposit Assure

by Annie Kane • 25 May 2022

Deposit bond provider Deposit Assure has welcomed Grant Bailey to the new role of head of partnerships.

How will Labor’s policies tackle housing affordability?

by • 25 May 2022

As the Australian Labor Party takes the front seat, economists unpick how the raft of policy measures will combat... READ MORE

Joust embraces instant connectivity with borrower, broker platform

by • 25 May 2022

The fintech has continued its drive towards digitising the lending experience, releasing an update designed... READ MORE

Broking industry reacts to Labor win

by Annie Kane • 24 May 2022

Following the federal election, members of the mortgage broking industry have voiced hope that a Labor-led government... READ MORE

Moneytech joins Vow/YBR panel

by reporter • 24 May 2022

The SME lender Moneytech has formed a strategic referral partnership with the Yellow Brick Road Group, joining its... READ MORE

Credit Mediation Service, Choice Debt Solutions join forces

by Reporter • 24 May 2022

Two of Australia’s oldest debt negotiations houses have merged, gearing up to prepare for heightened broker... READ MORE

Buyers Choice CEO bids farewell

by • 23 May 2022

Brett Mansfield has announced his resignation as chief executive of Buyers Choice, departing from the MoneyQuest... READ MORE

AMP prioritises turnarounds in battle for mortgage growth

by Sarah Simpkins • 23 May 2022

Broker experience is a key part in the group’s plan to grow its mortgage market share, chief executive Alexis George... READ MORE

Non-majors have highest-rated BDMs: Broker Pulse

by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 May 2022

Business development managers at the non-major banks are outperforming their major and non-bank counterparts, according... READ MORE

Former Humm chair protests Latitude sale

by Sarah Simpkins • 23 May 2022

While Humm is pushing to sell its consumer finance business to Latitude, a founder and former chair has flagged that he... READ MORE

Labor wins the 2022 federal election

by Annie Kane • 22 May 2022

The Australian Labor Party has won the federal election 2022, with Anthony Albanese set to lead the country in the 47th... READ MORE

MKM grows NSW, Victoria broker presence

by • 22 May 2022

The non-bank has named three new additions to its BDM team in preparation for its upgraded product range.

Top WA brokers rewarded at 2022 Better Business Awards

by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 May 2022

The cream of the crop in the Western Australian broking industry has been recognised at the 2022 Better Business Awards... READ MORE

Westpac introduces lower rates for green cars

by • 20 May 2022

The major bank is the latest to enter the electric auto foray, offering reduced loans for those looking to purchase a... READ MORE

Marketplace Finance announces new partnership

by reporter • 20 May 2022

Clients of professional services firm Hood Sweeney can now access business finance support from commercial lending... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 16-20 May

by Reporter • 20 May 2022

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week... READ MORE

Australian Broking Awards back for its 12th year

by Reporter • 19 May 2022

Returning for its 12th year, The Adviser Australian Broking Awards is here to celebrate and recognise the top... READ MORE

Brokers help drive surge in Plenti’s lending

by Sarah Simpkins • 19 May 2022

Broker-sourced loans have more than doubled across Plenti’s personal and car finance segments, with group’s loan... READ MORE

WLTH confirms SFG deal, names partnership manager

by • 19 May 2022

In a bid to strengthen its broker presence, the digital lender has revealed that it has joined aggregator Specialist... READ MORE

Bulk of SMEs predicting imminent growth: Prospa

by • 19 May 2022

Roughly four of every five small businesses believe the next 12 months will see business improve, according to new... READ MORE

Super for housing scheme is ‘limited’, industry warns

by Sarah Simpkins • 18 May 2022

The Coalition’s proposed scheme that would allow borrowers to use their superannuation for housing deposits may not... READ MORE

ubank launches new look after 86 400 merger

by Annie Kane • 18 May 2022

NAB-owned digital lender ubank has rebranded after subsuming the 86 400... READ MORE

Super reforms would balance out house price movements: PM

by Sarah Simpkins • 18 May 2022

The Prime Minister has defended his proposed first home buyer measure, insisting the planned reforms for superannuation... READ MORE

10 cyber-security questions to ask your service provider

by Annie Kane • 18 May 2022

With a new legal precedent set around how financial services companies manage cyber risks, Major General (Ret’d) Dr... READ MORE

ANZ turnaround times fastest in 2 years

by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 May 2022

The major bank’s turnaround times returned to single digits for the first time since March 2020 at nine days in April... READ MORE

Coalition's super for housing scheme comes under fire

by Sarah Simpkins • 17 May 2022

Researchers have cautioned that the Liberal party’s proposed scheme would escalate property prices and only allow... READ MORE

AI could slash turnaround times, says lawyer

by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 May 2022

Artificial intelligence could “level the playing field” for loan approval turnaround times and loan administration,... READ MORE

Aggregator launches tech training

by Reporter • 17 May 2022

Aggregator outsource Financial has launched a new training series dedicated to upskilling brokers in technology... READ MORE

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