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May 20
Equifax's Q1 2026 Report Reveals Surge in High-Risk SME Credit Shopping
May 20
RBA's Interest Rate Increase Intensifies Mortgage Stress for Australian Borrowers
May 20
Understanding APRA's Debt-to-Income Cap and Its Impact on Borrowers
May 20
Rising Demand for Australian-Made Caravans: Crusader Caravans' Growth
May 20
Celebrating Excellence: Highlights from the 2026 Caravan Industry Awards
May 20
Electric Vehicles Capture 16.4% of Australian New Car Sales in April 2026
May 20
Australian Dwelling Finance Approvals Experience 3.8% Decline in First Quarter of 2026
May 20
Australia's Financial Sector Embraces Tokenized Bonds
May 20
AUSTRAC's 2026 Financial Crime Risk Snapshot: Key Insights
May 20
FCA's Response to Recent Financial System Reforms
May 20
AFSA's Recognition of Financial Counsellors' Crucial Role
May 20
Toyota Expands Electric Lineup with Hilux BEV and RAV4 PHEV in Australia
May 19
Over Two Dozen Lenders Maintain Home Loan Rates Amid RBA Hike
May 19
Riviera's Spectacular Showcase at Sanctuary Cove 2026
May 19
ASMEX 2026: A Premier Gathering for Australia's Marine Industry
May 19
Aquila Catamarans' Impressive Line-Up at Sanctuary Cove 2026
May 19
Geely's Exclusive 0.88% Finance Deal on EX5 and Starray EM-i
May 19
Cigno Australia and BSF Solutions Penalized $7 Million for Unlawful Lending Practices
May 19
Electric Vehicle Financing Sees 48% Year-on-Year Growth in Australia
May 19
HESTA Announces 12% Reduction in Insurance Fees for Members
May 19
AFCA Supports Insurer's Application of Offset Clause in Income Protection Case
May 19
NEOS Elevates Income Protection with Increased Medical-Free Limits
May 19
High Court Decision Alters Liability Landscape for Marine Insurers
May 19
QBE and Aurora Revolutionize Yacht P&I Insurance with Automation
May 19
Austal to Build Eight Landing Craft Heavy Vessels for ADF
May 19
IAG Enhances Coverage by Integrating RACQ Insurance into 2026 Reinsurance Program
May 19
Rising Legal Costs and Regulatory Hurdles Escalate Small Business Insurance Premiums
May 19
Australian SMEs Face Escalating Risks from Intensifying Extreme Weather Events
May 19
Australia's Non-Life Insurance Sector Reports Significant Revenue Growth
May 19
ACCC Scrutinises IAG's Proposed Acquisition of RAC Insurance
May 19
Swiss Re Suspends New Business in Australia Over TPD Insurance Sustainability
May 19
AIA Australia's Strategic Leadership Overhaul to Boost Group Insurance
May 19
Swiss Re Halts New Life Insurance Business in Australia
May 19
Zurich Australia Expands Life Insurance Market Presence with ClearView Acquisition
May 19
APRA Reports Significant Increase in Life Insurance Underwriting Profits
May 19
Swiss Re Suspends New Life Insurance Operations in Australia
May 19
Australian Life Insurers Develop Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan
May 19
APRA Enforces New Licence Conditions on Fiducian
May 19
Australia Bans Use of Genetic Test Results in Life Insurance Underwriting
May 19
Zurich Australia Announces Acquisition of ClearView Wealth
May 19
APRA's Updated Capital Framework: A Boost for Longevity Products
May 19
Regulatory Review: Life Insurers' Progress on Premium Practices
May 19
Zurich Australia's Strategic Acquisition of ClearView Wealth Limited
May 18
AUSTRAC Intensifies Supervision of Virtual Asset Service Providers
May 18
ASIC Calls for Enhanced Cyber Resilience in Financial Sector
May 18
APRA Highlights AI Governance Deficiencies in Financial Sector
May 18
HESTA Announces 12% Reduction in Insurance Fees to Benefit Members
May 18
Rising Mental Health Claims Drive Surge in Income Support Demand
May 18
AFCA Supports Insurer in Income Protection Offset Dispute
May 18
Australian Cosmetic Prices Surge Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions
May 18
Australian Health Insurers Criticised for Aggressive Negotiation Tactics
May 18
Government Plans $36.2 Billion Savings Through NDIS Overhaul
May 18
Exploring the 2026 Federal Budget's Impact on First Home Buyers
May 18
Understanding the Emerging Correction in Australia's Housing Market
May 17
Reserve Bank Lifts Cash Rate to 4.35% in May 2026
May 17
Commonwealth Bank Shares Experience Record One-Day Decline
May 17
Understanding the 2026 Federal Budget: What It Means for You
May 17
RBA's May 2026 Rate Hike: What Borrowers Need to Know
May 17
Australians Cite Housing Costs as Leading Financial Stress in 2026
May 17
Comprehensive All-Risk Insurance Now Available for Large-Scale Australian Farms
May 17
New Partnership Aims to Revolutionize Agricultural Insurance in Australia
May 17
Rising Summer Storm Claims Prompt Urgent Call for Farmer Preparedness
May 17
RBA's Latest Rate Hike: What It Means for Australian Borrowers
May 17
Non-Bank Lenders Push for Access to Government's Economic Support Program
May 17
Understanding the 2026 Federal Budget's Impact on Your Household Expenses
May 17
Cigno Australia Penalised $7 Million for Unlawful Payday Lending Practices
May 17
APRA Implements Debt-to-Income Limits to Mitigate Housing Market Risks
May 17
Non-Bank Lenders Intensify Court Actions as SME Lending Dynamics Shift
May 17
ASMEX 2026: Elevating Australia's Marine Industry
May 17
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026: A Celebration of Marine Excellence
May 17
Marinas26 Conference: Pioneering the Future of Marina Operations
May 17
MYOB and Mastercard Introduce Open Banking for Australian SMEs
May 17
ScotPac Partners with UBS to Boost SME Funding Capacity
May 17
Federal Budget 2026: Tax Changes and Their Impact on SMEs
May 17
Introducing the CFMOTO 1000MT-X: A New Contender in Australia's Adventure Motorcycle Scene
May 17
Suzuki's 2026 Hayabusa Special Edition: A Limited-Run Masterpiece for Australian Riders
May 17
MotoGP 2026: Phillip Island's Final Race Tickets Available Soon
May 17
NTI Updates Transport Pack to Support Transport Industry Amid Challenges
May 17
Australian Motor Fleets Embrace Telematics to Boost Safety and Control Costs
May 17
IAG's Strategic Response to Softening Commercial Insurance Market
May 17
Tasmania's Collaborative Strategy to Enhance Insurance Affordability
May 17
Federal Budget 2026: Initiatives to Enhance Insurance Affordability
May 17
Treasury's Initiative to Strengthen Managed Investment Scheme Governance
May 17
Treasurer Chalmers' Bold Reforms to Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax
May 16
South Australia Implements Heavy Vehicle Reforms to Address Fuel Crisis
May 16
Australian Truck Sales Experience Sharp Decline in April 2026
May 16
ACCC Deepens Investigation into IAG's Proposed RAC Insurance Acquisition
May 16
Australian Insurers Achieve $6.1 Billion Profit Amid Rising Premiums
May 16
Unprecedented Spike in Mental Health Insurance Claims Highlights Need for Prompt Payouts
May 16
COG Financial Services Achieves Record $4.5 Billion in Net Assets Financed
May 16
CEFC's $6 Million Investment to Accelerate Battery Electric Truck Adoption
May 16
Isuzu Australia Enhances Customer Support with New Financial Services Platform
May 16
Federal Court Denies Allianz's Attempt to Limit Sexual Misconduct Coverage
May 16
Markel Unveils Customised Professional Indemnity Insurance for Australian Market
May 16
Rising Professional Indemnity Claims in Australia's Financial Services Industry
May 16
Overview of the 2026 Australian Federal Budget
May 16
Commonwealth Bank Faces Significant Share Decline Amid Market Uncertainty
May 16
RBA Implements Third Consecutive Cash Rate Hike to Combat Inflation
May 16
Introducing AI-Powered Cyber Insurance Solutions for Australian SMEs
May 16
Tasmanian Government Overhauls TasInsure Strategy
May 16
QBE Strengthens D&O Insurance to Meet Emerging Challenges
May 16
Soft Market Conditions Persist in Australian Commercial Insurance
May 15
Go Insurance Launches New Cover Amid Global Travel Risks
May 15
1Cover and Adyen Collaborate to Modernise Payment Infrastructure
May 15
Federal Budget 2026: Key Takeaways for the Australian Insurance Sector
May 15
ASIC's 2026 Risk Outlook: Navigating Challenges in the Australian Insurance Sector
May 15
Suncorp's AI Initiative: Pioneering Affordable Insurance Solutions
May 15
ACCC Halts IAG's Bid to Acquire RAC WA's Insurance Operations
May 15
Declining Risk Readiness Among Australian Insurers Amid Escalating Cyber Threats
May 15
Revolutionizing Insurance Risk Assessment with AI-Driven Adaptive Questionnaires
May 15
Ocean Underwriting's New Complex Liability Insurance for High-Risk Occupations
May 15
Steadfast Group's Strategic Acquisition in Food Industry Insurance
May 15
Sompo International's Strategic Expansion in the Australian Insurance Market
May 15
CHU Introduces Built-in Liability Coverage and Instant Pricing in Strata Insurance
May 15
CHU Increases Strata Insurance Capacity to Support Larger Developments
May 15
Subaru Introduces the Uncharted Electric SUV to Australian Market
May 15
Federal Budget 2026 Introduces Changes to Electric Vehicle Tax Incentives
May 15
Electric Vehicle Financing Sees Record Surge Amid Rising Fuel Costs in Australia
May 15
Geely's Exclusive EOFY Finance Offer: 0.88% on EX5 and Starray EM-i
May 15
Federal Budget 2026: Impacts on Electric Vehicle Owners and Infrastructure
May 15
Electric Vehicles Capture Record 16.4% of Australian Market in April 2026
May 15
Upcoming Changes to Electric Vehicle Tax Exemptions in Australia
May 15
New Partnership Offers Discounted Loans for Electric Vehicle Buyers
May 15
Surge in Electric Vehicle Financing Reflects Growing Australian Market
May 15
Leadership Shake-Up at Chubb and AIG Australia
May 15
Steadfast Group Expands with Resilium and PSC Connect Acquisition
May 15
NSW Parliamentary Inquiry Calls for Strata Commission Ban
May 15
APRA's New Capital Framework for Longevity Products
May 15
Swiss Re's Strategic Pause on New Life Insurance Business
May 15
Australian Life Insurers' New Mental Health Action Plan
May 15
WA Government's Upcoming Exit from AEGIC Partnership
May 15
Unified Strategy Announced for Sheepmeat and Wool Industries
May 15
ACCC Reviews Bega's Proposed Acquisition of Fonterra's Australian Operations
May 15
QBE Divests Trade Credit Business to Swiss Re
May 15
EML Group Acquires Majority Stake in Guild Insurance
May 15
Sompo International Strengthens Australian Presence with Strategic Hires
May 15
Understanding the Impact of Recent Mortgage Rate Increases in Australia
May 15
Navigating APRA's New Debt-to-Income Cap on Home Loans
May 15
Declining Borrower Confidence in the Face of Rising Mortgage Rates
May 14
The Boat Works Launches Pier 25 to Boost Marine Services
May 14
Lloyd's Register and Echo Marine Group to Deliver Electric Ferries in WA
May 14
RIC Introduces Marine Recovery Loan for SA Aquaculture and Fishing Sectors
May 14
High-Risk SMEs Intensify Credit Shopping Amid Tightening Conditions
May 14
AFIA and Government Collaborate to Support SMEs Amid Fuel Market Disruptions
May 14
Asset Finance Surges 41% as SMEs Invest in Long-Term Productivity
May 14
Firstmac's New Secured Caravan Loans: A Game-Changer for Brokers and Buyers
May 14
Prattline's Low Tow Caravan: Revolutionizing Off-Road Travel with Expandable Design
May 14
Destination NSW's 'Feel More, Live More' Initiative: A Boost for Caravan Tourism
May 14
CHU Introduces Cyber Coverage in Residential Strata Insurance
May 14
CHU Expands Strata Insurance Capacity to Support Larger Developments
May 14
CHU's 2025 Report Shows Stability in Strata Insurance Premiums Amid Climate and Regulatory Shifts
May 14
Cigno Australia and BSF Solutions Penalised for Unlawful Payday Lending Practices
May 14
AUSTRAC Highlights Evolving Financial Crime Risks in Latest Report
May 14
ACCC Deepens Investigation into IAG's Proposed RAC Insurance Acquisition
May 14
Premium Affordability Emerges as Leading Concern for Australian Insurers in 2026
May 14
Unprecedented Rise in Mental Health Insurance Claims Challenges Super Funds
May 14
Australian Insurers Focus on Premium Affordability Amid Rising Costs
May 14
Suncorp Utilises AI to Improve Insurance Affordability
May 14
ASIC Identifies Major Risks Facing Australian Insurers in 2026
May 14
APRA's Updated Reinsurance Framework: What Insurers Need to Know
May 14
APRA's New Capital Treatment for Longevity Products: Implications for Insurers
May 14
The Rising Cost of Regulatory Compliance in Australia's Insurance Sector
May 14
Comprehensive 2025 Life Insurance Data Released by APRA and ASIC
May 14
TAL and Acenda Recognised in Money Magazine's 2026 Life Insurer Awards
May 14
Hostplus and MetLife Australia Extend Group Insurance Partnership
May 14
Impact of Victorian Bushfires on Insurance Premiums
May 14
IAG's Financial Performance Amidst Rising Claims
May 14
Sun Property Group's Aurora Development Enhances Buyer Confidence
May 14
Understanding the RBA's Latest Cash Rate Hike to 4.35%
May 14
Navigating the Upcoming Mortgage Rate Increases Across Australian Lenders
May 14
How the RBA's Rate Increase to 4.35% May Affect New Mortgage Applications
May 14
Allianz Announces Further Reductions in Broker Commissions for Home and Landlord Insurance
May 14
Victorian Bushfires Set to Drive Up Insurance Premiums in High-Risk Regions
May 14
Global Insurance Rates Decline Despite Rising Catastrophe Losses
May 13
Resilience in Australia's Non-Life Insurance Sector Amidst Volatile Risks
May 13
IAG Enhances Risk Management by Integrating RACQ Insurance into 2026 Reinsurance Program
May 13
Bupa Champions Disability Support Program in Queensland Following Veteran's Passing
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