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Unlock your financial potential by building an ‘opportunity fund’ 
29 October 2024

Periods of career transition, whether it’s changing jobs, entering a new industry, or simply being up for a promotion in your current role, are the perfect time for an assessment of your ...

APRA stands by 3% serviceability buffer, many disagree
28 October 2024

The government body has reinforced its confidence in the 3 per cent serviceability buffer, claiming it ensures stability. It seems not many agree, however.

Qld a hotspot for property investment
28 October 2024

The Sunshine State has become a hotspot for property investors and is poised to overtake Victoria.

Resi land prices hit record high
28 October 2024

The median price of residential land has reached a record high and threatens to further impair the federal government’s ambitious housing goals.

Growth of private credit draws attention from regulators
28 October 2024

ASIC has released its Annual Report for 2023–24, acknowledging “the flow of capital from public to private markets” and the expansion of private finance.

Mortgage stress continues to dampen
25 October 2024

Mortgage holders are becoming more confident in their decision as stress eases for a third straight month.

Non-bank appoints new head of product for asset finance
25 October 2024

Pepper Money has announced the appointment of Matt Perry as the new head of product for asset finance.

Westpac announces leadership changes
24 October 2024

The major bank has announced changes to its executive team with the appointment of an acting CEO.

Lenders cop a rinsing in ASIC’s regulatory reform review
24 October 2024

ASIC recently addressed its roadmap for the coming year while reflecting on the year past. Here, lenders were held accountable for perpetuating many issues consumers face.

Small lenders providing the quickest business loan turnarounds
24 October 2024

Business owners looking to secure some quick cash may be better off opting for smaller lenders for a loan as recent data has shown much faster turnaround times than the majors.

Housing supply challenges persist despite government initiatives
24 October 2024

Recent commentary from CoreLogic’s head of research has highlighted what the array of government housing policy proposals could mean for the market.

Pepper celebrates 10 years of growth
24 October 2024

The non-bank lender recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary in the asset finance space in style at the Sydney Opera House on 22 October. Here, Pepper Money Asset Finance reflected on a ...

Digital lender executes first Autopay ABS deal
24 October 2024

MONEYME has announced that it has executed its inaugural asset-backed securities deal in the auto asset class.

How adopting a client-centric approach can benefit brokers
23 October 2024

In an ever-evolving financial landscape, there are opportunities for brokers who put their customers first and diversify their knowledge of products

What are the key concerns for SMEs?
23 October 2024

A new report has provided a snapshot of the main concerns and priorities for small businesses.