Lender 7 October 2026

New lender joins Help to Buy

A fourth lender has joined the federal government’s Help to Buy scheme, expanding access for rural communities in Queensland.

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Economy

Consumer confidence hits 30-year lows following rate hike

7 October 2026

Consumer confidence has slumped into its roughest patch since the 1990s, as high interest rates and living costs weigh on households.

Broker

ASIC commissioner Kate O’Rourke to speak at Women in Finance Summit 2026

7 October 2026

Commissioner Kate O’Rourke has been confirmed as a headline speaker for the upcoming Women in Finance Summit 2026, anchoring a powerhouse line-up of industry leaders, ...

Economy

Australia does not have the luxury of avoiding reform

7 October 2026

Australia’s economic debate is focused too heavily on political blame while deeper structural problems go unaddressed. Accendo Financial partner Trent Carter explores why ...