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Plenti names new head of commercial
4 September 2026

Digital non-bank lender Plenti has appointed a new head of commercial.

Broker policy round-up: Lender changes at a glance 28 August–4 September
4 September 2026

Following a mixed bag of full-year results for many lenders, policy and product offerings have continued to evolve. Here’s what you need to know.

Broker market share climbs to new record
3 September 2026

The share of mortgages written by brokers has climbed to a new high, reaching 81.6 per cent in the June quarter, according to the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia and ...

Broking leaders unpack lessons from international markets
3 September 2026

Australian brokers could draw inspiration from global markets by looking beyond the home loan to meet broader client financial needs, according to the MFAA and Mortgage Choice CEOs.

Open banking partnership incorporates rental history in home loans
3 September 2026

A new partnership has been announced between credit bureau Equifax and fintech Occubuy that will use open banking data to strengthen renters’ home loan applications.

SMEs defy economic headwinds, but growth strategy shifts
3 September 2026

A majority of Australian small businesses have achieved their revenue goals despite tough economic conditions, a new study has found.

ScotPac appoints new CEO
2 September 2026

A former ANZ group executive has taken the reins of SME lender ScotPac, following the retirement of the non-bank’s outgoing CEO after six years in the role.

APRA and ASIC roundtables urge action on frontier AI
2 September 2026

After calling on the finance industry to step up its response to the threat of frontier AI, APRA and ASIC have hosted a series of roundtables with the industry to co-ordinate a united ...

Mortgage Choice to slash processing by 80% with new AI Suite
2 September 2026

The major brokerage has unveiled a bolstered suite of artificial intelligence tools and tech upgrades aimed at driving broker efficiency, reducing manual administration, and modernising ...

SME cash flow problems hiding in plain sight
2 September 2026

Brokers have been cautioned to look beyond pure profit and loss statements when assessing the cash flow needs of their SME clients.

Rabobank names new Australia chair
2 September 2026

International agribusiness bank Rabobank has appointed a new chair for Australia, with the outgoing chair stepping down after more than six years on the bank’s board.

Brokers weigh impact as rate hike returns to table
1 September 2026

Brokers have warned that first home buyers will take the brunt of another rate rise, after three of the four majors revised their forecasts to include a further hike before the end of the ...

CBA narrows NAB’s lead in business lending
1 September 2026

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has continued to chip away at National Australia Bank’s business lending lead, with its portfolio now almost 90 per cent the size of its rivals’.

Housing downturn spreads across capital cities
1 September 2026

Australian home values fell for a fifth consecutive month in August, with the downturn spreading across 93 per cent of capital-city suburbs, new Cotality data shows.

New private credit platform launches for brokers
1 September 2026

A new platform aimed at simplifying private credit transactions for brokers has launched nationally following a closed beta with selected commercial finance brokers.