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The ins and outs of investing in REITs
25 July 2024

Have you always wanted the financial benefits of being a landlord but only have $1,000 in your pocket? Then REITs may be for you!

The silver lining in rising financial hardship reports among borrowers
26 June 2024

After a challenging couple of years for the economy and many Australians’ finances, there is a silver lining emerging in the financial services sector that comes from an unlikely place, ...

Why the Consumer Data Right is more than a compliance cost for non-bank lenders
6 May 2024

The past couple of years have meant significant growth for non-bank lenders and there are no signs of slowing down, says Bronwyn Yam, the chief product officer at Cuscal.

Should we be calling Macquarie a major bank now?
6 May 2024

OPINION Macquarie’s latest financial results show its mortgage book accounts for over 5 per cent of the bank market share, so should we be calling it a major bank?

Why customer-owned banks are leading the B Corp movement in banking
15 April 2024

When it comes to banks, it’s hardly a surprise Australians are shopping around in the current climate, however, they are increasingly calling for more than just competitive rates and fees, ...

How innovation has changed mortgages and what is still to come
8 April 2024

Innovation and technological development in mortgages have ranged from the truly groundbreaking to the ineffective, but three key areas require continuous expansion, according to DocuScan ...

CDR is a means to an end, not the end itself
8 February 2024

Competition has to be the guiding principle, according to Jodi Ross, head of regulatory affairs and compliance at Tiimely.

Why business leaders need to talk about menopause
9 November 2023

An empowerment coach has described how being diagnosed with and receiving treatment for perimenopause changed the way she did business.

How to avoid the ‘cultural tax’
7 November 2023

Expanding cultural literacy through research can help financial service providers gain the trust of clients from diverse backgrounds, says diversity advocate Michelle Lim.

‘Do it sooner rather than later’: Louisa Sanghera talks succession planning
3 November 2023

Louisa Sanghera highlighted the importance of a succession plan after countless health battles spurred her to implement one.

‘Scale your impact’: Lessons on leadership from an REA executive
2 November 2023

As women assume leadership roles, it is essential for them to scale their impact by mobilising team members to create value for their organisation, according to an REA executive.

How can lenders better support borrowers facing delinquency?
26 September 2023

Mortgage arrears rates and distressed sales have been rising recently amid financial instability, but what does debt collection best practice look like? Corey Smith, FICO’s senior partner, ...

Brokers’ market share slipped this quarter – what can they do about it?
8 September 2023

New research released by the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) might be concerning for mortgage brokers. Chris Meaker from Brighten Home Loans looks at what brokers can ...

The non-bank revolution
29 May 2023

The Australian lending market has long been dominated by the big four banks, but, in recent years, there has been a remarkable surge in a previously overlooked sector of our financial ...

Will structural inflation be the end of property growth?
16 May 2023

Australians like to believe property values double every 10 years. It doesn’t, and the next decade could see annual growth rates of around 3 per cent as we navigate a new era of structural ...