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How should brokers approach lead generation in 2026?
22 May 2026

As the market becomes increasingly competitive, brokers have been urged to focus on trust, referrals, and strategy to build sustainable lead pipelines.

ORDE Financial appoints new national distribution manager
22 May 2026

Non-bank lender ORDE Financial has appointed a new national distribution manager as the non-bank lender continues to expand its broker distribution capability.

AFG welcomes new NSW partnership manager
22 May 2026

Major aggregator AFG has welcomed a new partnership manager for NSW, promoting from within for the role.

Credit licence approval marks new chapter for crypto-backed lending
21 May 2026

In a first for Australia, a digital asset fintech has been granted a credit licence by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, pushing crypto-backed lending further into the ...

Budget could reshape investor market, brokers warn
21 May 2026

New data suggests investment activity is beginning to falter, with brokers warning the budget could fundamentally reshape investor behaviour.

SME confidence weakens after budget tax changes
21 May 2026

Self-employed Australians and small businesses are growing increasingly concerned about the impact of the federal budget’s proposed tax changes, according to a national survey of brokers

Broker fintechs go viral as they warn of budget impacts on SMEs
20 May 2026

Following viral social media posts about the federal budget’s tax changes, industry entrepreneurs have sat down with shadow treasurer Tim Wilson MP and been featured on national news to flag ...

Reverse mortgage demand surges as retirees tap home equity
20 May 2026

Demand for reverse mortgages is rising as retirees and financial planners increasingly look beyond a “super-only” retirement strategy and turn to equity in the family home.

New lending product launched amid rising business pressure
20 May 2026

Non-bank lender Moneytech has launched a working capital product aimed at small and medium-sized businesses facing mounting cash flow pressure.

APRA disqualifies former Xinja chair for 6 years
20 May 2026

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has disqualified former Xinja Bank chair Lindley Edwards under the Financial Accountability Regime.

WA lifts first home buyer stamp duty thresholds
19 May 2026

The Western Australian government has announced a $297 million housing tax package that expands stamp duty relief and other incentives for first home buyers.

AI heavyweights unveiled as keynote speakers for Broker Innovation Summit 2026
19 May 2026

Ready to move past basic ChatGPT prompts? Tech pioneers Pete Williams and Seth Watts headline the 2026 summit in partnership with NextGen, delivering the exact strategies brokers need to ...

Bankwest launches in-app property estimate feature
19 May 2026

Bankwest has launched a new in-app property estimates feature, giving customers access to estimated residential property values as lenders continue expanding digital home ownership tools.

First drought support loans approved in SA
18 May 2026

The first low-interest loans for farmers have been approved under the Malinauskas government’s $200 million South Australia Drought Loan Scheme.

Migration should be capped at the number of new homes completed: Coalition
15 May 2026

The Opposition Leader has said the Coalition would cap net overseas migration each year at the number of new homes completed in Australia, in a bid to balance housing demand.