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Regional Australia surpasses capital cities in business lending growth
23 January 2025

Australian regional centres are experiencing stronger business investment growth compared to capital cities, according to new business lending data from Westpac.

FHB investors twice as active as owner-occupiers
23 January 2025

Loans written to investors outpaced those to first home buyer owner-occupier loans during the September quarter of 2024.

Salvos calls on Aussies to reassess their debt
23 January 2025

The Salvation Army has urged Australians to reassess their finances at the start of 2025, with new research revealing concerning trends in financial literacy and debt.

RBA should not be hasty with rate cuts, economists warn
22 January 2025

With political and social pressure coming to a fever pitch in the lead-up to the February monetary policy decision, the RBA should maintain its focus on controlling inflation rather than ...

Business confidence up despite stubborn cash rate
22 January 2025

While business confidence saw a slight dip in December, year on year shows strong growth. With no rate cut since November 2023, this may be surprising, but experts have said we’re finally in ...

Financial stability front of mind for Gen Z
22 January 2025

New research has found that Gen Zs are the most likely to achieve their financial aspirations over 2025.

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.