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Households to benefit from sustainable energy investment
22 January 2025

A few communities across Australia will benefit from reduced power costs after the government announced the introduction of renewable energy solutions.

Construction costs surge, highest increase since 2023
21 January 2025

The increase in the cost of residential construction has put more pressure on the construction industry, CoreLogic has shown.

Coalition announces small-business tax deduction
21 January 2025

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has revealed a cutting of “red tape” with a new tax deduction scheme for small businesses.

MA Financial Group launches first listed investment trust
21 January 2025

The global asset manager has launched its first listed investment trust, offering investors access to a diversified private credit portfolio.

Work to your demographic: Building connection and communication
20 January 2025

Part of being a broker is connecting and communicating with people from all walks of life. With this diversity comes different preferences. Brokers must play to this and work with clients’ ...

SME loan applications and volumes ‘flatline’
20 January 2025

New data has revealed a dire scenario of uncertainty among small businesses during the last months of 2024.

Spike in the number of people seeking debt support
20 January 2025

Recent economic trouble is taking a toll on Aussies, with a large increase in the number of people seeking financial counselling.

ASIC announces new CEO
20 January 2025

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced the appointment of Scott Gregson as its new CEO.

Third-party channel appointments at majors a ‘win’ for brokers
17 January 2025

Two major banks have announced shake-ups to their broker leadership teams over the past week in a move welcomed by members of the industry.

SMEs suffering as consumer spending dips
17 January 2025

As 2024 wrapped up, data revealed a drop in consumer spending. What followed was small- to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) recording cash flow challenges, with revenue expected to continue to ...

Unemployment rate nudges slightly higher in December
17 January 2025

Australia’s job market continues to show resilience, remaining at stable levels seen over the last few months.

Australia makes significant progress in scam prevention
17 January 2025

Domestic scam losses are down by a large margin and, compared to the rest of the world, Australia is performing considerably well.

Marketing and social media are ‘everything’ to the modern broker
16 January 2025

The new world of work has shifted operations across every industry. For brokers, being able to effectively market through social media is a new and exciting way to develop a client base.

Consumer sentiment continues to sour
16 January 2025

While sentiment remains in pessimistic territories, consumers are expecting economic conditions to improve.

Why refinancing could be a strong new year’s resolution
16 January 2025

2025 is off and running and new year’s resolutions are still fresh in the minds of many. Clients may be spending this time of year thinking about refinancing, a decision that could save ...