Broker
3 March 2026
LoanOptions.ai completes first merger
LoanOptions.ai has completed its first merger, acquiring a Sydney-based equipment finance brokerage.
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Regulation
‘Critical window’ emerges for brokers as Payday Super changes loom
3 March 2026
Australian SMEs are under increasing financial pressure, with Payday Super reforms tightening already thin cash flows and exposing preparedness gaps, according to new research ...
Economy
Capital city house prices pass $1m as growth diverges
3 March 2026
Australia’s capital city house prices have pushed past the $1 million median mark for the first time, although growth is diverging across markets.
Lender
NAB continues to lead $1.2tn business lending market
3 March 2026
Business lending in Australia continues to grow on a steady path, particularly among the majors, according to the latest statistics from the Australian Prudential Regulation ...