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Liberty prices $1bn SME securitisation
8 September 2026

Non-bank lender Liberty Financial has priced a $1 billion SME securitisation, after strong investor demand prompted it to upsize the transaction from an initial $600 million.

AFG extends learning platform to growing finance broker network
8 September 2026

Fintelligence has expanded its support for asset finance brokers, launching a new platform aimed at professional development, compliance, and business growth.

Finance Specialist: What’s the next frontier for brokers?
7 September 2026

With broker market share reaching 81.6 per cent, the residential channel continues to hit new highs. But as the market softens, where does the next opportunity lie?

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.

Business Accelerator: Building a brand beyond the broker
3 September 2026

A strong personal brand can help a broker build trust, but what happens when the business needs to grow beyond the person at the centre of it?

Spotlight: Making working capital work smarter
2 September 2026

Working capital is becoming increasingly important for SMEs. This week’s Spotlight explores how changing cash flow pressures are reshaping the funding needs of businesses and the opportunity ...

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.

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.