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Small business restructurings a lifeline for struggling companies
30 June 2025

Data from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has highlighted a strong uptake in the number of small businesses leveraging restructuring processes to help stay afloat ...

Brokers urged to help SMEs secure EOFY tax benefits
27 June 2025

As 30 June approaches, Moneytech has urged brokers and their SME clients to capitalise on tax incentives and prepare for the financial year 2026.

Mortgages dropping as supply issues persist
23 June 2025

Studies have revealed a drop in the number of mortgages being taken out for new builds as construction fails to keep up with demand.

Unemployment rate holds steady at 4.1%
20 June 2025

Data released yesterday (19 June) by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed that the unemployment rate remained between 3.9 and 4.1 per cent for the past 18 months.

SMEs urged to diversify client base as insolvency fears surge
19 June 2025

A recent study has revealed that nearly a fifth (17 per cent) of Australian SMEs would collapse if they lost just one major client.

RBA hints at just one more rate cut for 2025
4 June 2025

The recent cash rate cuts in 2025 provided some optimism for consumers. The relief may be short-lived, however.

The Australian suburbs driving business growth
4 June 2025

A recent study has analysed the business boom hotspots across the country as well as the industries that are rising the fastest.

Fair Work Commission increases minimum wage by 3.5%
4 June 2025

After weeks of discussions and debate, the Fair Work Commission has released its highly anticipated Annual Wage Review for 2025.

Modest rate cuts to have ‘muted’ effect on arrears
30 May 2025

While the recent interest rate cuts will offer relief for borrowers, reports claim arrears are likely to remain unchanged.

Industry reacts to interest rate cuts
22 May 2025

Following the Reserve Bank’s decision to reduce the cash rate by 25 bps, industry heads have weighed in to offer some perspective.