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Brokers have taken a measured view of fresh inflation data, which has placed an interest rate hike firmly back on the table.

The MFAA has upgraded its Find a Broker website, introducing new features designed to help brokers attract and connect with clients more effectively.

The entry of Viking as the first new residential aggregator in more than 15 years has put a fresh spotlight on competition, differentiation, and switching risk in Australia’s aggregator ...

Non-major banking group has announced it will welcome a new CEO and MD on 1 March, as Patrick Allaway steps down from the role.

Cashback and commission-refund mortgage offers are once again under the spotlight, but questions remain over their effectiveness and impact on the broker value proposition.

A new survey has revealed a widening split between traditional banks and non-bank lenders in SME finance, with differences in where each is being used.

Housing confidence for 2026 is strong across Australia, but some states are leading the pack.

The NSW government’s new guarantee scheme has been hailed as a breakthrough for stalled housing projects, but questions remain over whether it will meaningfully lift supply.

A broker-first digital solution is being trialled for AMP’s revived residential SMSF product, which is expected to fully launch this year.

The former CEO of Macquarie Bank and an ex-ANZ group executive have been recognised in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List.

Aggregator Australian Finance Group has reported a record lift in broker activity in the second quarter of the financial year 2026.

Brokers have entered 2026 at pace, but broker business coach Jason Back has cautioned that strong workflow alone should not be mistaken for long-term security.

Non-bank lender Thinktank has donated a record $337,000 to 34 charities throughout 2025, marking its largest annual charitable contribution to date.

A neobank has announced it will discontinue its banking business, return customer deposits, and hand back its banking licence once all deposits are returned.

Banks are increasingly reshaping their in-person offering, moving away from traditional teller services and towards lending, advice, and specialist support.