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Small businesses facing hurdles accessing funding
4 April 2025

A lack of capital has become a major concern for Australia’s small businesses. Issues accessing funding are only exacerbating these challenges.

Approvals improving, but more needed to hit 1.2m target
4 April 2025

Despite a small drop in building approvals over February, the annual figures show encouraging signs. However, more needs to be done to achieve the federal government’s ambitious housing ...

APRA increases capital add-on to major bank
3 April 2025

The regulator has raised the capital add-on following weaknesses in the major bank’s non-financial risk management.

Has the RBA become ‘a political weapon’?
3 April 2025

A hold in the cash rate has seen some throw barbs at the RBA, suggesting there may be some weakness within the central bank’s resolve.

Avoid ‘dodgy’ buyer’s agents: Due diligence is key
3 April 2025

Recent reports of inexperienced and undereducated buyer’s agents have prompted a word of warning for consumers. Due diligence is key to avoid financial stress and burden.

Pepper Money unveils limited-time promotion
3 April 2025

The non-bank lender’s latest promotion is designed to provide “unparalleled benefits” to brokers and their clients.

Housing stress top of mind this federal election
3 April 2025

The parties are already scrambling for votes, with the introduction of housing-related polices taking centre stage. Data shows this is what young voters need.

Home ownership difficult for small-business owners
3 April 2025

The prospect of buying a home is becoming harder for small-business owners as they struggle to get a home loan.

Coalition announces ‘Investment Australia’ to combat red tape
2 April 2025

The new arm of the Treasury will be used to streamline approvals and cut red tape within a variety of government-handled projects.

Australian economy ‘well positioned’ for shocks, Bullock says
2 April 2025

As global economies brace for impact ahead of a wave of US trade tariffs, RBA governor Michele Bullock has assured that the Australian economy will be able to bear the brunt of any shocks ...

CBA announces servicing changes
2 April 2025

The major bank has announced changes to its servicing, with one broker labelling the changes “smart” and “progressive”.

Thinktank joins CitoPlus platform
2 April 2025

The lender has announced that it is the first non-bank to roll out digital applications via CitoPlus in what it described as a “groundbreaking” experience for commercial and SMSF loan ...

Submissions open for Broker Innovation Awards 2025
2 April 2025

Broker Daily is calling for finance professionals to be recognised as part of its prestigious Broker Innovation Awards.

RBA holds cash rate, cites global uncertainties
1 April 2025

Macro-economic uncertainties abroad and a cautious approach to the fight against inflation were in focus during the RBA’s April meeting.

Coalition to reduce serviceability buffer, if elected
1 April 2025

Housing policy is continuing to play a vital role in the election with the Dutton government announcing it would reduce the serviceability buffer.