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Public to be protected from property developer's 'incompetence'
by James Mitchell • 7 Sep 2016
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has affirmed ASIC’s decision to disqualify a well-known Sydney property developer... READ MORE

RBA makes cash rate call
by Francesca Krakue • 6 Sep 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered the decision of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE

Mortgage broker convicted for fraud
by Reporter • 6 Sep 2016
A former mortgage professional has been convicted and sentenced on 18 charges involving the submission of false or... READ MORE

Broking group snaps up ‘highly respected franchise group’
by Francesca Krakue • 6 Sep 2016
A leading mortgage broking group has announced it has acquired franchise business Citiwide Homeloans. READ MORE
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Fintech company posts considerable continual growth
by Francesca Krakue • 6 Sep 2016
A leading fintech company has reported an 11.4 per cent increase in revenue amid a period of “significant... READ MORE
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RBA set to hold cash rate: survey
by Francesca Krakue • 6 Sep 2016
100% of the experts surveyed by financial comparison website finder.com.au have predicted ‘no change’ to the... READ MORE
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Capital gains push higher in August
by James Mitchell • 6 Sep 2016
The CoreLogic Home Value Index recorded a 1.1 per cent rise in dwelling values in August, with six of the eight capital... READ MORE
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Ever wondered what SMEs really want from a mortgage broker?
by James Mitchell • 6 Sep 2016
Brokers will be given exclusive insight into the finance needs of Australian small business owners at The Adviser’s... READ MORE

MFAA leader steps down over key differences

by James Mitchell • 5 Sep 2016
The MFAA’s head of finance and HR has stepped down from his leadership role, claiming the association was not... READ MORE
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Brokers drive 77% surge in originations for online lender
by Francesca Krakue • 5 Sep 2016
An ASX-listed, online marketplace lender has more than doubled its revenue since last year, with 50% of loan... READ MORE
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Bank bosses admit shortcomings
by James Mitchell • 5 Sep 2016
Sixteen Australian bank CEOs have acknowledged that the industry has not always lived up to the standards customers... READ MORE
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Apartment approvals surge 23.4% in July
by James Mitchell • 5 Sep 2016
The ABS building approvals measure increased in July following two months of decline. READ MORE

Regional bank slashes rates
by Francesca Krakue • 2 Sep 2016
A non-major lender has announced it will cut interest rates across its commercial product range.  READ MORE

Macquarie and broking firms unite to launch fintech platform
by Reporter • 2 Sep 2016
Macquarie Business Banking and four commercial broking firms have joined together to launch a “first-to-market”... READ MORE
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Customer-owned banking reaches $100bn in assets
by Reporter • 2 Sep 2016
A surge in home loan growth has helped Australia’s customer-owned banking sector surpass $100 billion in total... READ MORE
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Court finds Storm Financial provided bad advice
by Staff Reporter • 2 Sep 2016
The Federal Court has found that the directors of Storm Financial breached their duties under the Corporations Act and... READ MORE
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Home buying journey takes toll on Aussie FHBs
by Reporter • 2 Sep 2016
Fresh research has revealed that over three-quarters of the country’s first home buyers become emotionally invested... READ MORE

‘Strip away commissions’ to unlock $1.3bn for borrowers, says...
by Francesca Krakue • 1 Sep 2016
An online mortgage broker says Australian home owners could be saving more than $1.3 billion annually on their home... READ MORE
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Commercial brokers go paperless
by James Mitchell • 1 Sep 2016
A leading non-major bank has launched electronic lodgements for small business loans via the NextGen.Net ApplyOnline... READ MORE
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Third-party banking veteran joins top aggregator
by James Mitchell • 1 Sep 2016
Former ANZ third-party boss Keiran Evans has been named as the new general manager of a major mortgage aggregator,... READ MORE
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Bank pays $30k off couple’s mortgage
by Reporter • 1 Sep 2016
A member-owned banking and financial services provider has awarded a customer by paying $30,000 off their home loan. READ MORE
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Bank slashes home loan rates
by James Mitchell • 31 Aug 2016
A non-major lender has launched a special discounted variable home loan rate of 3.79 per cent. READ MORE

‘Exceptionally strong’ broker distribution drives record growth
by Francesca Krakue • 31 Aug 2016
The CEO of a leading mortgage provider says its 77% surge in mortgage settlement volumes during the first half of the... READ MORE
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Industry reputation putting people off getting advice

by Reporter • 31 Aug 2016
The tarnished reputation of financial planners in Australia is turning “a lot of people” off from seeking financial... READ MORE
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Advisers accused of manipulating super clients

by Staff Reporter • 31 Aug 2016
A new study has revealed that financial advisers are manipulating vulnerable clients, including those who seek... READ MORE