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Financial services firms are in the firing line: Is your business ready?
3 March 2025

Financial services firms are a prime focus for regulators cracking down on financial crime and with sweeping new anti-money laundering (AML) laws coming into effect by July 2026, the stakes ...

What makes a good broker-BDM relationship?
28 February 2025

Trust, open communication, and collaboration between brokers and BDMs are the cornerstones of creating a solid working relationship.

Report finds ‘strong parity’ in dwelling ownership between men and women
28 February 2025

New research has found roughly the same portion of men and women owning at least one dwelling.

Time to save for a unit drops for FHBs
28 February 2025

First home buyers can expect an easier time trying to save up for a deposit on a unit as the time needed for a house deposit rises.

New home sales showing signs of improvement
28 February 2025

Stronger sales over January have offset weaker readings seen over November and December, a report has revealed.

SMEs face rising payment delays, threatening business survival
28 February 2025

Small businesses across Australia face rising payment delays, putting cash flow at risk and threatening business sustainability.

Bankwest announces website reboot and new app
28 February 2025

Bankwest has unveiled a new banking app and website, marking a key milestone in its digital transformation.

Mortgage stress ‘more widespread’ than 5 years ago
27 February 2025

A new report has shown a higher concentration of mortgage stress within the capital cities, exceeding levels seen in 2019.

Monthly CPI holds steady
27 February 2025

A large fall in electricity prices has offset the January CPI rise, which remained well within the RBA’s target range.

Aussies warned of ‘mega mortgages’ risks
27 February 2025

Borrowers are being cautioned about the financial costs of taking out 40-year mortgages, despite lower monthly repayments.

Business bounce backs expected over 2025
27 February 2025

Financial hardship for Aussie businesses is set to ease throughout 2025 after a recent report detailed upward trends.

Ubank unveils rebuilt broker platform
27 February 2025

The digital bank is continuing its support of the broker channel with a revamped platform.

Non-major becomes first bank to join NatHERS trial
27 February 2025

The lender has joined the trial in an effort to improve home efficiency and lower energy bills for Australian home owners.

Aggregator responds to broker backlash
26 February 2025

Mortgage aggregator Finsure has fired back at recent criticisms from brokers, defending the value of aggregators to industry amid growing concerns about aggregator relevance.

Victorian government announces ambitious housing target
26 February 2025

The state government announced a target of 2.24 million homes by 2051. With recent national housing targets falling short, can this figure be met?