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Broker associations tentatively welcome ANZ-Suncorp merger decision

by Annie Kane • 21 Feb 2024
The FBAA and MFAA have welcomed the competition tribunal’s recognition of the value of brokers when making its...READ MORE

Lendi Group welcomes new hire to spearhead AI initiatives

by Charlotte Humphrys • 21 Feb 2024
The broking group has welcomed a former major bank senior leader in a newly created role focusing on developing AI... READ MORE

Judo Bank announces new CEO

by Annie Kane • 20 Feb 2024
The co-founder and chief executive of the ASX-listed lender is to step down from his position, with a successor taking... READ MORE

ANZ granted unconditional merger authorisation to buy Suncorp Bank

by Annie Kane • 20 Feb 2024
The Australian Competition Tribunal has overturned the ACCC’s decision to block the ANZ-Suncorp merger – giving it... READ MORE

Brokers need to be included in Help to Buy scheme: MFAA

by Annie Kane • 20 Feb 2024
The broker association has urged the Senate standing committee on economics to ensure that brokers are able to write... READ MORE

Metro apologises for delays following IT ‘incident’

by Annie Kane • 20 Feb 2024
The SME lender has issued an apology to brokers after an IT ‘incident’ left it unable to originate new... READ MORE

Home ownership is the largest factor underpinning financial wellness

by Charlotte Humphrys • 20 Feb 2024
Owning a home continues to be the single most important socioeconomic factor underpinning financial wellness, according... READ MORE

New brokerage appoints CEO, secures Costco deal

by Annie Kane • 19 Feb 2024
A newly launched brokerage has named its first CEO and become the exclusive broker referral partner for major retailer... READ MORE

Resimac reaches $1bn in asset finance AUM

by Charlotte Humphrys • 19 Feb 2024
The asset finance arm of the non-bank has reached $1 billion in assets under management and expects to settle $1... READ MORE

‘No certainty banks aren’t engaging in fees for no service’:...

by Maja Garaca Djurdjevic • 19 Feb 2024
The financial services regulator has revealed it can never be certain that banks are not engaging in fees for no... READ MORE

What are the latest challenges facing brokers?

by Adrian Suljanovic • 16 Feb 2024
From understanding the broking landscape in the early days to utilising tech in the right ways, brokers have weighed in... READ MORE

Mortgage brokerage becomes first to go carbon neutral

by Charlotte Humphrys • 16 Feb 2024
A Sydney-based mortgage brokerage is believed to have become the first brokerage in Australia to gain carbon-neutral... READ MORE

Top NSW/ACT brokers revealed at Better Business Awards 2024

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Feb 2024
The Adviser is proud to kick off this year’s Better Business Awards in Sydney by unveiling the leading brokers, loan... READ MORE

RedZed expands SMSF offering

by Charlotte Humphrys • 15 Feb 2024
Non-bank lender RedZed has launched two new SMSF products that aim to target self-employed buyers hoping to... READ MORE

Finsure reports 27% growth in settlements

by Adrian Suljanovic • 15 Feb 2024

The aggregator has recorded a surge in settlements in the 12 months to December 2023.

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Bank of Sydney announces new head of broker

by Annie Kane • 14 Feb 2024

The non-major lender has announced that it has appointed a new head of broker distribution.

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CBA broker flows drop to 33%

by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Feb 2024

The major bank’s broker-originated loans have dropped to its lowest level in recent years.

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Non-bank expands NSW sales team

by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Feb 2024

The lender has broadened its NSW-based sales team to support its growing broker base.

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Asset finance aggregator calls on brokers to donate blood

by Charlotte Humphrys • 14 Feb 2024
COG Aggregation has announced a new broker blood drive initiative following a team member’s long-term battle with... READ MORE

Finsure partners with financial advice business

by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Feb 2024
The aggregator’s new addition to its lending panel seeks to further diversify its service offering to its broker... READ MORE

FBAA and AIOFP launch new financial counsel

by Annie Kane and Maja Garaca Djurdjevic • 13 Feb 2024
The broker association and the financial planning association have established a new counsel to represent financial... READ MORE

Can non-banks save investors in ‘trust prison’?

by Annie Kane • 13 Feb 2024
With some banks unwilling to offer competitive rates or discounts to investors with property in trust, will non-banks... READ MORE

Bizcap launches 2 SME financing solutions

by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Feb 2024

The SME lender has announced the launch of two new financial solutions for small businesses.

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ASIC wins first crypto-related case in court

by Reporter • 13 Feb 2024
The Federal Court has made one of its first decisions on the application of the financial services law to crypto-backed... READ MORE

Rate cuts may come sooner than expected: Bullock

by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Feb 2024

The RBA could lower interest rates before reaching its inflation target goal, Michele Bullock has said.

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Franchisees deem ACCC to be an ineffective regulator

by Reporter • 12 Feb 2024
The ACCC should be given greater resourcing and the ASBFEO should be given additional powers to improve the franchising... READ MORE

Which country is Australia’s largest foreign investor?

by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Feb 2024

The FIRB’s latest report has revealed where most of Australia's foreign residential investors are from.

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Salt&Lime signs on with asset finance aggregators

by Charlotte Humphrys • 12 Feb 2024
This non-bank lender has formed a partnership with two aggregators, making its personal loan products available to... READ MORE

Government introduces foreign investment legislation

by Reporter • 9 Feb 2024
The federal government has officially introduced legislation to increase foreign investor fees in an effort to stop... READ MORE

Why aren’t more brokers recommending LMI?

by Charlotte Humphrys • 9 Feb 2024
With house prices rising and serviceability constraints biting, why aren’t more brokers recommending lenders mortgage... READ MORE
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