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ACCC ‘clarifies’ position over ANZ acquisition of MYOB
by • 18 Jul 2022
The competition watchdog has come forward to say it has not expressed any view on the potential ANZ-MYOB deal, despite... READ MORE

Open banking opens the door for conversation trigger points: NextGen
by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Jul 2022
Brokers who are able to access CDR information as a trusted adviser will be able to identify behavioural changes that... READ MORE

ASIC introduces short-term lending product interventions
by • 15 Jul 2022
The regulator has made orders imposing conditions on short lending in a move to end predatory practices. READ MORE

Lack of consistency in understanding elder financial abuse: UNSW
by • 15 Jul 2022
The intersection of domestic and family violence with financial abuse among the elderly is poorly understood, according... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 11-15 July
by • 15 Jul 2022
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 15... READ MORE

Keystart launches low-deposit apartment home loan

by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2022
Non-bank lender Keystart has launched a two-year mortgage pilot with the Western Australian government that aims to... READ MORE

ANZ makes bid for MYOB to bolster SME offering
by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2022
The major bank is eyeing further integration into the SME finance space, as it seeks to acquire the business and... READ MORE

NSW commits to independent Property Services Commissioner
by Reporter • 14 Jul 2022
The NSW state government has announced it will establish an independent statutory Property Services... READ MORE
Julian Fayad

Personal lending fintech reveals FY22 results
by • 14 Jul 2022
 The loan comparison start-up has released its results for the latest financial year, announcing a lift in loans of... READ MORE
Anthony Albanese

Commonwealth, NSW increase disaster payment support
by • 13 Jul 2022
The federal and the state governments have expanded the support for those impacted by the NSW floods in both... READ MORE

Zip-Sezzle merger abandoned
by Annie Kane • 13 Jul 2022
Plans to merge the two buy now, pay later companies Zip Co and Sezzle Inc have been abandoned “in light of current... READ MORE

Business insolvencies to rise over 2022: CreditorWatch
by Reporter • 13 Jul 2022
With defaults trending back to pre-COVID-19 levels, new data has suggested that the rest of 2022 could see further... READ MORE

Earlypay increases intake for scholarship program
by Reporter • 13 Jul 2022
The SME lender has doubled the number of scholarships available for its new business finance course, following... READ MORE
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NAB hands out flood grants
by • 12 Jul 2022
The major bank has announced emergency grants of up to $1,000 will be available to customers impacted by the... READ MORE

Construction costs blow out
by • 12 Jul 2022
Residential construction costs increased 10 per cent over the year to June 2022, according to CoreLogic’s latest... READ MORE

NSW looks to reform home-building compensation insurance
by Reporter • 12 Jul 2022
As the construction industry faces increasing pressures, the NSW state government is seeking feedback on proposed... READ MORE

Momentum Media launches all new HR and people leadership brand: HR...
by Reporter • 12 Jul 2022
Momentum Media is proud to unveil HR Leader, a dedicated brand for HR and the industry surrounding people leadership. READ MORE

Brokers urged to ‘watch out for’ financial abuse in clients
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Jul 2022
The FBAA has encouraged brokers to educate themselves on how to recognise elder financial abuse in clients amid... READ MORE

Feedback sought on how banks meet deceased estates obligations
by Annie Kane • 11 Jul 2022
Brokers and consumers are being asked to provide feedback to an inquiry about how banks settle financial affairs in... READ MORE

Temporary CCR change brought in to protect family violence victims
by Annie Kane • 11 Jul 2022
ASIC has said it will temporarily allow lenders to withhold certain credit information on consumer credit reports if... READ MORE

‘Broken is an understatement’: Anglicare champions tax concession...
by • 11 Jul 2022
The charity network has called for a greater focus on improving affordability, suggesting that reducing investment tax... READ MORE

Zip to wind down SME trade finance products
by Annie Kane • 8 Jul 2022
Zip has confirmed that it is slimlining its SME lending arm, Zip Business, and withdrawing its trade finance... READ MORE

Borrowers expected to switch lenders amid rate hikes
by • 8 Jul 2022
Brokers prepare for a surge in refinancing, following the central bank’s decision to raise the cash rate by 50 bps. READ MORE

FHB schemes ineffective at bringing equity to housing: AHURI
by • 8 Jul 2022
Australia’s initiatives to allow first home buyers to enter the market are expensive and largely benefit existing... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 4-8 July
by • 8 Jul 2022
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 8... READ MORE