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3 tips for brokers to help SMEs strengthen cash reserves
31 January 2025

The financial pressures of 2024 have been relentless for Australia’s small and medium-sized business community (SMEs). Rising costs, economic uncertainty, and unpredictable consumer demand ...

The multibillion-dollar rise in broker settlements
31 January 2025

Brokers have been a busy bunch in recent years, with aggregator data showing a multibillion-dollar rise in settlements. It appears the sky is the limit.

Business turnover up as consumer confidence holds steady
30 January 2025

Businesses may finally be getting a break as revenue is up following the steadying of consumer confidence. 2025 is expected to fare even better as interest rates are likely to impact ...

Land prices soar, outpacing CPI and building costs
30 January 2025

Australia’s mounting land prices and housing affordability issues are putting home ownership further out of reach for many borrowers.

2025 to be the ‘year of tech’ for SMEs
30 January 2025

Adoption and investment into AI and emerging tech stand among the top priorities for Aussie SMEs over the year.

Inflation figures give ‘green light’ to rate cuts
29 January 2025

A four-year low in inflation growth could finally result in the RBA commencing its easing cycle in February.

Should brokers diversify or find a niche?
29 January 2025

Filling the broking media landscape are headlines on the benefits of diversifying offerings. While this can certainly be beneficial, so too can homing in on a niche.

Lender confirms broker commitment following Treasury merger approval
29 January 2025

The merger between Auswide Bank and MyState Limited has been approved by federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

WA housing finance up almost 40% on long-term average
29 January 2025

New data has revealed Western Australia as the strongest state in the country for housing finance.

AMP to launch ‘numberless facing debit cards’ for small businesses
29 January 2025

The non-major bank has announced “seamless and secure payment technology” for small businesses to be delivered through a new strategic partnership.

SMEs doing it tough: How brokers can help
28 January 2025

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across the country are struggling to stay on top of finances. This is resulting in burnout and putting significant pressure on business owners to ...

Don't bank on home value rises after rate cuts
28 January 2025

As the ebb and flow of the economy continues throughout 2025, CoreLogic has predicted potential rate cuts will have little impact on home values.

What’s in store for the December quarter CPI print?
28 January 2025

The inflation figures for 4Q24 could potentially make or break the RBA’s decision to finally reduce the official cash rate.

Firstmac fails to meet DDO obligations, ordered to pay $8m
24 January 2025

The non-bank lender has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $8 million in penalties for failing to meet its design and distribution obligations.

Housing target already behind: Will we hit 1.2m homes?
24 January 2025

Recent data has shown the progress being made by the government to hit its 1.2 million homes target. What’s being described as a “slow start”, a more concerted effort may be needed.