Economy
30 October 2026
SME liquidity falls 7.3% as revenue growth fades
A newly launched index has found revenue growth among SMEs has faltered, as businesses contend with falling cash reserves and declining sales.
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Lender
Have we reached ‘peak broker’?
30 October 2026
With brokers writing 80 per cent of home loans, what comes next? Mortgage industry commentator Sam Boer reveals what’s required to survive “peak broker”.
Economy
Businesses are struggling, but demand for finance keeps rising
30 October 2026
Despite the adverse conditions many Australian businesses are facing, business lending demand has so far defied the downward trajectory of home lending.
Lender
Broker policy round-up: Lender changes at a glance 22–29 October
30 October 2026
This week’s policy round-up includes a wide variety of movements and launches from major banks and non-bank lenders, including a new lender on the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme