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The band is back together: Coalition returns and shadow cabinet is revealed
28 May 2025

The short-lived split has come to an end as Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud reach an agreement. The shadow cabinet has since been announced.

Outsourcing doesn’t absolve CDR liability, OAIC warns
28 May 2025

Following a lender’s breach of Consumer Data Right (CDR) privacy safeguards, the OAIC has reiterated that businesses are responsible for third-party compliance, even if unaware of failures

Aussie suburbs where mortgage repayments are cheaper than rent
28 May 2025

A fresh study has revealed some hotspots where mortgage repayments can be cheaper than weekly rent.

Victorian opposition announces stamp duty reform plan
28 May 2025

The Liberals and Nationals would abolish stamp duty for first home buyers on properties worth up to $1 million.

MFAA teams up with COSBOA to get more women into broking
27 May 2025

The latest dual-led initiative will prioritise the learning and development of women to bolster gender diversity in the industry.

AMP Bank gathers broker feedback for new digital platform rollout
27 May 2025

The non-major has announced the expansion of its digital origination platform with a pilot program to gather broker feedback.

Tips and tricks for gathering leads at open homes
27 May 2025

One broker has given some insight into how to boost leads when attending open homes.

How AI is revolutionising broking
27 May 2025

The Broker Innovation Summit will reveal the latest trends, tools, and insights into the disruptive power of AI in broking.

Rentvesting no longer the ‘fallback option’
27 May 2025

Borrowers are adapting to a challenging housing market by increasingly turning to rentvesting.

CBA chief joins Westpac to drive digital transformation
26 May 2025

The latest appointment will help drive digital transformation at the major.

ANZ, Westpac lead in commercial broker usage with quick turnarounds
26 May 2025

A recent study has shown the correlation between commercial finance turnaround times and broker usage.

Loan activity recovering, investor refinancing reaches record high
26 May 2025

Steady growth is continuing for loan activity across Australia following the lows of the 2022–23 RBA rate hike cycle.

Breaking into the commercial property market: Insider advice from an expert
26 May 2025

One property expert has revealed some tips to help beginners enter the commercial property market.

How lenders can grow their loan books as interest rates drop
26 May 2025

This week saw another cash rate cut of 25 bps, which many lenders had already anticipated amid the heightened competitive landscape, leading them to start cutting interest rates last week in ...

Business lending at a crossroads: Can SMEs overcome mounting challenges?
23 May 2025

Recent data has highlighted compounding issues impacting the SME sector. Despite the recent interest rate cut, the future of business lending is uncertain.