Economy 6 August 2026

Traditional agri-lending models not fit for purpose, report warns

Five emerging forces are exposing the limits of Australia’s traditional approach to agricultural lending, a new report has found.

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Newcastle Permanent launches McDonald Jones loan partnership

6 August 2026

Newcastle Permanent has launched a new loan partnership with home builder McDonald Jones Homes, offering discounted rates on eligible properties in the Hunter Region.

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COG Aggregation adds first insurer to broker panel

6 August 2026

Gensure has become the first insurer appointed to the COG Aggregation panel, giving almost 2,000 asset finance brokers access to its fixed multi-year equipment insurance ...

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Bendigo appoints senior UK banker to executive team

6 August 2026

A senior UK banking executive has been appointed as Bendigo Bank’s new chief customer officer.