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‘Fight fire with fire’: APRA’s AI warning to finance
26 June 2026

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has urged Australia’s financial sector to share AI knowledge with competitors, warning the industry is entering a “dangerous period in the AI ...

Brokers urged to ‘check in’, not just ‘check up’ with clients
26 June 2026

As end of financial year approaches, brokers are being urged to use the moment as an opportunity to reconnect with clients rather than simply treating it as another compliance deadline.

MFAA calls for certainty as tax reforms pass Senate and House
25 June 2026

The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia has called for greater certainty for brokers following the passage of the federal government’s housing tax reforms through both the Senate ...

Winners crowned at the Broker Innovation Awards 2026
25 June 2026

Innovators from broking, lending, and aggregation have been celebrated at the Broker Innovation Awards 2026.

‘Significant indicators of consumer harm’ found in car lending
25 June 2026

Lenders offering car finance have been told by ASIC to lift standards and implement better governance frameworks to ensure adequate oversight of brokers and dealers.

Lenders urge broker action ahead of resi LRBA ban
25 June 2026

Lenders specialising in self-managed super funds loans are scrambling to push existing residential contracts through a tight transitional window while urging brokers to ensure their deals ...

Bankwest expands LMI waiver to more borrowers
25 June 2026

Employees of large tech companies, some government roles, and accountants and lawyers are among those able to access the expanded LMI waiver.

Government slammed for discouraging investment
24 June 2026

Broking industry bodies have hit back at the government’s proposed ban on LRBAs for residential property by super funds.

First Federal rolls out new policy and pricing updates
24 June 2026

Non-bank lender First Federal has rolled out a range of policy and pricing changes, expanding borrower eligibility and easing lending restrictions.

Cynario launches 2 new AI tools
24 June 2026

Fintech platform Cynario has launched two new AI tools targeting lender policy research and marketing automation.

LRBAs for resi property likely to be banned
23 June 2026

The Albanese government has formed a deal with the Greens to support the banning of limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) for residential property by superannuation funds.

Growing business credit divide revealed
23 June 2026

New data has indicated that large businesses are weathering economic pressures more comfortably than their SME counterparts, with insolvencies rising among smaller operators even as ...

Brokers flag slowdown as clearance rates slide to pandemic-era low
23 June 2026

Auction clearance rates have fallen to their lowest level since the early stages of the pandemic, with brokers reporting softer sentiment and increasingly cautious buyers.

Developer accused of spending spree in alleged $10m disability housing fraud scheme
23 June 2026

A property developer has been charged over an alleged $10 million fraud scheme that saw investor funds spent on a pub, cryptocurrency, and an Aston Martin.

SME lending tipped as next growth area for brokers
23 June 2026

Residential mortgage brokers are being encouraged to look beyond home loans, with SME finance emerging as a key opportunity for growth.