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Westpac doubles women entrepreneurs fund to $1bn
21 March 2025

The major bank has expanded its $500 million women entrepreneurs fund to $1 billion to help women overcome business finance challenges.

Business Accelerator: Staying profitable during uncertainty
20 March 2025

In this latest episode of Business Accelerator, Alex Whitlock is joined by Broker Essentials’ Jason Back to discuss profitability for the modern broker.

Brokers ‘critical’ in the Bank Australia-Qudos Bank merger
20 March 2025

The recent regulatory green light granted to the merger of the two customer-owned banks has each entity preparing for the future. Brokers are playing a significant role in the process.

Australia’s first ‘social deposit’ announced by Westpac
19 March 2025

The major has revealed it is rolling out a new medium- to long-term investment product for delivering “improved social outcomes.”

Home loan provider expands into commercial lending
19 March 2025

The specialist in home loan solutions for self-employed borrowers has announced its expansion into the commercial property lending sector.

Regulatory approval granted to Bank Australia-Qudos Bank merger
18 March 2025

The merging of the two customer-owned banks has been given the green light from regulators, with the matter now open to member voting.

Finance Specialist: Alt doc shouldn’t be the default solution
18 March 2025

Alt doc is an important offering in the lending ecosystem. However, brokers who immediately jump to these types of loans could be disadvantaging clients.

Westpac applies competitive pressure with new variable rate
18 March 2025

Australia’s second-largest major bank has announced a new variable rate for owner-occupier refinancers, heating up the competition among the big four banks.

CBA announces small business support program
18 March 2025

The new scheme will help support hundreds of thousands of small businesses across the country.

Federal budget watch – what should SMEs brace for?
18 March 2025

Banjo Loans’ CEO has outlined what small-business owners should be keeping an eye out for in the upcoming budget announcement on 25 March.