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Brokers must accept ‘a new world’ has arrived: FBAA
6 July 2026

The incoming ban on SMSF residential lending is a new reality brokers “must accept”, according to the new CEO of the FBAA.

Resi raises $500m in inaugural RMBS
6 July 2026

The YBR-owned lender has concluded its inaugural public residential mortgage-backed securities transaction, raising $500 million to help it provide additional funding.

Elders acquires finance brokerage
6 July 2026

Brokerage and sub-aggregator Elders Finance has expanded its financial services footprint after acquiring finance brokerage AAA+ Financial Solutions and AAA Consulting.

Lendi Group expands into new Sydney HQ
6 July 2026

As Lendi Group continues its evolution as a fintech company, the group has moved to a new head office in one of Sydney’s most significant industrial sites.

ANZ appoints former NAB leader to board
3 July 2026

The major bank has announced the appointment of the experienced banking executive, known for her work at both NAB and Westpac.

New Bank of Sydney CEO appointed
3 July 2026

The non-major bank has concluded its search for a new CEO, confirming the appointment this week.

Poor calendar management limiting broker growth
3 July 2026

Broker coach and Broker Essentials founder Jason Back has warned that brokers trapped in reactive mode have little time left for the activities that generate growth.

Broker Joseph Daoud secures tennis match with Prime Minister
2 July 2026

It’s Simple Finance broker Joseph Daoud is set to serve up some tough questions to the Prime Minister after placing a winning bid for a charity tennis match with Anthony Albanese.

Momentum shifts as CBA and Westpac lead business lending growth
2 July 2026

Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Westpac emerged as the fastest-growing major business lenders in May, replacing ANZ after it topped the rankings the previous month.

Fouracre Financial acquires Dash Lending after Dashdot collapse
2 July 2026

Brokerage Fouracre Financial has teamed up with buyer’s agent InvestorKit to acquire key assets from liquidated Dashdot, including its broking business and its proprietary technology ...

New financial-year reforms will squeeze SMEs, HIA warns
2 July 2026

A wave of new financial-year reforms could have a “cumulative impact” on small businesses’ operations and cash flow, the Housing Industry Association has warned.

Help to Buy launches 10k new places, brings in higher income limits
1 July 2026

The federal government’s shared equity home ownership scheme, Help to Buy, has officially expanded for the 2026–27 financial year, introducing 10,000 new places and higher income eligibility ...

‘System-wide problem’: Brokers back co-ordinated response to fraud threats
1 July 2026

Mortgage brokers have backed calls for a National Economic Crime Strategy as the industry grapples with increasingly sophisticated forms of mortgage fraud.

Housing market posts biggest monthly fall since 2022
1 July 2026

Australia’s housing market has suffered its sharpest monthly decline in more than two-and-a-half years, with national dwelling values falling 0.4 per cent in June and 0.7 per cent over the ...

LMG expands lending portfolio with new partners
1 July 2026

Loan Market Group has broadened its white label lending offering with a set of new strategic partnerships as it looks to bolster access to specialist lending options.