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Arc Money expands broker push with senior distribution appointment
15 July 2026

Non-bank lender Arc Money has appointed a private lending executive to lead its distribution strategy, as it seeks to deepen its broker footprint across Australia.

Submissions and nominations are now open for the Australian AI Awards 2026
15 July 2026

The search for Australia’s leading innovators in artificial intelligence has officially begun.

Commercial Finance Awards launches for 2026
14 July 2026

The hunt is on for Australia’s top commercial finance professionals and companies, as submissions and nominations officially open for the Commercial Finance Awards 2026.

Policy and personnel drive lender choice across commercial loans
14 July 2026

Product policy has emerged as the most critical factor for commercial brokers when selecting a lender, according to a new industry report.

How fintechs think the broker’s role is changing
14 July 2026

While their technology platforms address different broker needs, fintech leaders have painted a common picture of how the broker’s role is evolving in an increasingly digital lending ...

Non-banks begin product data sharing in CDR regime
13 July 2026

Non-bank lenders are now required to begin sharing product data under the Consumer Data Right, marking a new chapter in the expansion of Australia’s open banking regime.

SME funding realities reshape broker role
13 July 2026

As the funding needs of Australian businesses shift amid choppy economic waters, commercial brokers are being urged to take a more central role in helping clients navigate.

Mortgage Choice moves into commercial and SMSF with white label launch
13 July 2026

Mortgage Choice has expanded its white label lending range into commercial and eligible SMSF loans through an expanded partnership with Pepper Money.

Bank Australia relaunches green renovation loan
13 July 2026

Bank Australia has reintroduced its Clean Energy Home Loan Renovate product after demand for the green lending option exceeded expectations last year.

ANZ suspends streamlined refinance policy
13 July 2026

Australia New Zealand Banking Group has suspended its Simpler Switch policy for home loan applications, requiring full income verification for all new external refinance applications from 10 ...

New commission platform rolled out by outsource Financial
13 July 2026

Aggregator outsource Financial has rolled out a new commission management platform across its broker network, providing greater access to commission and loan book data.

Cash flow driving SME credit demand
10 July 2026

As global and domestic economic conditions continue to bite, brokers and lenders are reporting a change in how businesses are using finance.

AFG launches commercial and SMSF white label loans
10 July 2026

Australian Finance Group has expanded its white label loan offering into commercial and SMSF lending, backed by its partnership with Pepper Money.

Is ‘dirty’ data holding broker technology back?
10 July 2026

As brokers embrace a new generation of technology, brokers are being warned that poor-quality client data and underused systems could be limiting the potential of their business.

Failed builder’s new real estate venture fined over misuse of $50k buyer deposit
10 July 2026

A deregistered Perth building company turned real estate agency has been fined for improperly releasing a $50,000 deposit that should have remained in a trust account.