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RBA slashes cash rate to new low
by Charbel Kadib • 3 Mar 2020
The cash rate has hit a new record low, with the Reserve Bank easing monetary policy for the fourth time in less than a...READ MORE

CML drops COG merger, looks to Scottish Pacific
by • 3 Mar 2020
In a new turn of events, debtor finance specialist CML Group has terminated its agreement with Consolidated Operations... READ MORE

Banned broker charged by ASIC
by • 3 Mar 2020
A former Aussie Home Loans broker has been charged with breaching an ASIC banning order, with the regulator alleging... READ MORE

Deposit Power appoints new state manager for Victoria
by • 3 Mar 2020
The deposit bond provider has appointed its first full-time state manager for Victoria, following a period of... READ MORE

Connective Asset Finance panel expands
by • 3 Mar 2020
The aggregator’s asset finance branch has added three new lenders to its panel, bringing the total number of lenders... READ MORE

Regulation of industry will remain ‘on the agenda’: AFG CEO
by • 2 Mar 2020
The regulatory scrutiny and continued legislation of the broking industry “will be on the agenda from here on in”... READ MORE
Michael Scott

Former ME Bank BDM joins Heritage
by • 2 Mar 2020
Heritage Bank has announced the appointment of a new business development manager for Victoria and South... READ MORE
Resimac appoints interim chairman

Resimac appoints interim chairman
by • 2 Mar 2020
The non-bank has announced the appointment of a non-executive director to serve as interim chairman while the lender... READ MORE
Mark Bouris

YBR completes sale of 50% stake in Resi
by • 2 Mar 2020
An affiliate of a global alternative asset manager has officially assumed a 50 per cent stake in YBR subsidiary... READ MORE

Revealed: The winners of the Better Business Awards NSW/ACT
by • 28 Feb 2020
The leading lights of the broking industry from across NSW and ACT have been celebrated at the Better Business Awards... READ MORE

Prospa reshuffles leadership team
by • 28 Feb 2020
The SME lender has announced changes to its leadership team following the release of it’s half-year 2020... READ MORE

Wisr originations jump 90%, profit falls
by • 28 Feb 2020
The neo-lender has reported a $12.9 million loss in the six months to 31 December 2019, despite seeing its loan... READ MORE

Broker market share bounces back
by • 27 Feb 2020
The share of new loans originated by the broker channel has increased for the first time in six months, new MFAA data... READ MORE
Scott McWilliam

Lender CEO sees bright side of BID
by • 27 Feb 2020
The new best interests duty would provide lenders with a greater deal of “comfort” when dealing with the... READ MORE
Bank of Queensland

BOQ updates guarantor policy
by • 27 Feb 2020

The non-major has revised its guarantor policy in response to provisions in the new banking code of practice.

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Brokers driving growth through technology

Brokers driving growth through technology
by • 27 Feb 2020
A Sydney-based brokerage has experienced a 40 per cent increase in settlement volumes year-on-year, after adopting... READ MORE
Fane Levy

Broking is a round-the-clock business, says broker
by • 27 Feb 2020
Brokers should aim for “round-the-clock” efficiency and return a client’s call within two hours, advises a... READ MORE
Greg Ashe

ASIC urged to ‘dial back’ BID guidance
by • 26 Feb 2020
The regulator has “overreached” in its interpretation of the best interests duty and should “dial back” its... READ MORE
ASIC

Non-mortgage package products subject to BID: ASIC
by • 26 Feb 2020
Brokers will be required to meet their best interests duty obligations when assessing the suitability of other credit... READ MORE

SME lender appoints new sales manager for WA/SA
by • 26 Feb 2020
Working capital lender Scottish Pacific has made a new senior appointment to service commercial finance brokers,... READ MORE
Banned

Financial adviser banned for BID breach
by Lachlan Maddock • 26 Feb 2020
ASIC has permanently banned a Queensland-based financial adviser and cancelled the AFSL of Financial Options Pty... READ MORE

ASIC applauded for BID guidance approach
by • 25 Feb 2020
Several members of industry have applauded the financial services regulator’s draft guidance on the incoming best... READ MORE
Heritage Bank

Heritage profits down despite loan, deposit growth
by • 25 Feb 2020
The customer-owned bank has recorded a 5 per cent decline in its profit after tax despite growth in both loan approvals... READ MORE
Yellow Brick Road

YBR signs $120m RMBS deal
by • 25 Feb 2020
The financial services group has agreed terms with an Australian bank for a $120-million residential mortgage-backed... READ MORE

Broker calls for finance industry to embrace CSR
by • 25 Feb 2020
The principal and founder of Astute Ability Finance Group, Mhairi MacLeod, has renewed her call for further adoption of... READ MORE

ASIC outlines record-keeping obligations for BID compliance
by • 24 Feb 2020
The corporate regulator has outlined the documentation it expects mortgage brokers to store as means to demonstrate... READ MORE
AFG

AFG profits up despite slip in volumes
by • 24 Feb 2020
The mortgage aggregator has reported a 10 per cent earnings increase, despite a $400-million decline in settlements... READ MORE
MyState

MyState to bank on FHBs as settlements slip
by • 24 Feb 2020
The Tasmania-based bank has reported a 15.4 per cent decrease in its loan settlements in the first half of the 2020... READ MORE

Brokers invited to assess lender performance in new survey

by Michael Johnson • 24 Feb 2020
A major survey of the lending space has launched, calling on brokers to assess the performance of Australia’s... READ MORE

Pepper unveils national brand campaign
by • 24 Feb 2020
The non-bank lender has revealed a multimillion-dollar brand campaign in the form of a parody music video called... READ MORE
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