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Employee feedback critical for financial services business

by James Mitchell • 26 Aug 2016
Financial institutions can no longer afford to ignore the preferences and feedback of their employees, according to new...READ MORE

Fintechs ‘on the front line’ for brokers
by Francesca Krakue • 25 Aug 2016
A recent meeting has highlighted that when it comes to serving customers in the third-party channel, “there’s a... READ MORE
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Lending curbs, taxes cut Chinese property investment by 50%
by James Mitchell • 25 Aug 2016
Real estate identity and Oxygen Home Loans founder John McGrath says a “perfect storm” of factors has led to a... READ MORE
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ABA: Labor’s royal commission ‘political tactic’
by Reporter • 25 Aug 2016
The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) has said that Labor’s call for a royal commission is a “political... READ MORE
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Consumer confidence reaches three-year high
by Reporter • 25 Aug 2016
Consumer confidence reaches highest levels since November 2013, after rising by 3.6 per cent in the week ending 21... READ MORE
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Toowoomba-based bank wins Regional Bank of the Year
by Reporter • 25 Aug 2016

Heritage Bank has been awarded Regional Bank of the Year at the AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards 2016.

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Broking body backs Labor’s royal commission call
by James Mitchell • 24 Aug 2016
One of the mortgage broking industy’s peak bodies has thrown its support behind Labor’s calls for a royal... READ MORE
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Lead generation expert to share 3 key secrets to LinkedIn
by Francesca Krakue • 24 Aug 2016
One of LinkedIn’s endorsed SME advocates will be sharing with brokers across the country how they can leverage the... READ MORE
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Non-bank posts record year of lending

by Reporter • 24 Aug 2016
Non-bank finance group Chifley Securities has announced that it achieved record levels of lending for the 2015-2016... READ MORE
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Former Aussie CEO steps down as chairman of online lender
by James Mitchell • 24 Aug 2016
The board of an ASX-listed lender has announced the election of John Nantes to the position of executive... READ MORE
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Dwelling price growth slows
by Francesca Krakue • 24 Aug 2016
The pace of dwelling growth across Australia’s capital cities has slowed notably during the year to July 2016,... READ MORE

Federal Court dismisses appeal of banned broker
by James Mitchell • 23 Aug 2016
A former Victorian finance broker's appeal against his permanent ban from engaging in credit activities has been... READ MORE

Bank boss outlines mortgage strategy, praises broker loan quality
by James Mitchell • 23 Aug 2016
The chief executive of an Australian bank has revealed how important — and profitable — mortgage brokers are to the... READ MORE
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Brokers take business from bank-aligned planners
by James Mitchell • 23 Aug 2016
A non-major bank has recorded a fall in the number of mortgages written through its own financial planners as a result... READ MORE
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Leading aggregator credits growth to technology

by Reporter • 23 Aug 2016
An increasing utilisation of “evolving broker technology” has reportedly been one of the drivers for growth at... READ MORE
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Non-bank sees surge in settlements
by James Mitchell • 23 Aug 2016
A listed lender has seen significant growth in its branded loan settlements over the year to 30 June as it prepares to... READ MORE
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Brokers behaving badly: Industry body shares ASIC stats
by James Mitchell • 23 Aug 2016
An industry association has congratulated its members for setting the highest ethical and broker behavioural standards,... READ MORE

Virgin Money broadens distribution footprint
by Reporter • 22 Aug 2016
Virgin Money has expanded the availability of its home loan offering, after signing a new partnership with mortgage... READ MORE
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Are the big four sending a message from rate-cut short-fall?
by John Maxwell • 22 Aug 2016
What do we take away from the recent RBA rate cut, where the big four banks changed tactic and only passed on half of... READ MORE
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NLG appoints new aggregation manager
by Reporter • 22 Aug 2016
Asset finance provider NLG Leasing has appointed former NFC Aggregation Services business development manager Georgia... READ MORE
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RBA rate cut ‘completely wasted’
by Jack Derwin • 22 Aug 2016
Inflows of foreign capital have strengthened the Australian dollar, despite the recent interest rate cut, prompting one... READ MORE
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Nearly 90% of Australians struggle to make financial decisions
by Reporter • 22 Aug 2016
A new survey has revealed that most Aussies are finding it increasingly difficult to make financial decisions due to... READ MORE

Elite broker launches accountancy practice

by James Mitchell • 19 Aug 2016
One of the industry’s most successful mortgage brokers has expanded his offering by launching an accounting business,... READ MORE
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‘Flex commissions will go next year’ says FBAA
by Reporter • 19 Aug 2016
Motor dealers will likely be prohibited from increasing interest rates and commissions on car finance by “the end of... READ MORE
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Unit developments ‘on verge of being mothballed’
by Georgia Brown • 19 Aug 2016
Australia’s building industry is facing a crisis as overseas investors retreat following changes to foreign... READ MORE
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Consumer confidence bounces back
by Reporter • 19 Aug 2016

A recent report has revealed that consumer confidence has made a solid recovery in the second week of August.

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What can Australian commercial lenders learn from the UK?
by Francesca Krakue • 19 Aug 2016
Despite having gone through significant flux, with regulation curtailing the amount and type of lending that they could... READ MORE

Warning to brokers over home loan incentives
by Reporter • 18 Aug 2016
A leading lawyer in financial services regulation has warned brokers to ensure that any promotions they run to... READ MORE
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Former Liberty BDM joins fintech lender
by James Mitchell • 18 Aug 2016
An alternative lender has announced the appointment of a new business development manager chosen specifically for his... READ MORE
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New platform aims to help brokers create ‘stickier’ clients
by Francesca Krakue • 18 Aug 2016
The creators of a new fintech platform have explained how it allows brokers to develop a clearer understanding of their... READ MORE
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