Broker 16 October 2026

Brokerage director to face $2.4m misappropriation allegations

A brokerage director is facing proposed legal proceedings over allegations that nearly $2.4 million in commissions was diverted into accounts linked to him and associated ...

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Borrower

1 in 10 invoices overdue as business defaults climb

16 October 2026

Late payments among businesses have climbed to their highest rate for eight and a half years, with one in 10 invoices now more than 60 days overdue.

Broker

MFAA CEO elected to COSBOA board

16 October 2026

The CEO of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia has been elected to the board of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia.

Lender

Broker policy round-up: Lender changes at a glance 8–15 October

16 October 2026

There’s been a variety of movements from both banks and non-bank lenders this week, most notably from Suncorp Bank as it integrates with Australia New Zealand Banking Group