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Jun 14
Geely's 2026 EOFY Deal: Affordable EV Financing and Complimentary Home Charger
Jun 14
Federal Budget 2026: Upcoming Adjustments to Electric Vehicle Tax Incentives
Jun 14
Genesis GV60: Luxury Electric SUV Now More Accessible in Australia
Jun 14
Electric Vehicles Capture Nearly 30% of Australian Market in May 2026
Jun 14
ARENA Invests in Amber Electric to Advance Vehicle-to-Grid Technology
Jun 14
Federal Budget 2026: Impacts on Electric Vehicle Owners and Charging Infrastructure
Jun 14
Life Insurers Under Scrutiny for Rising Delays in Claim Payments
Jun 14
Addressing Australia's Life Insurance Underinsurance Crisis: Calls for Regulatory Change
Jun 14
Australian Government Unveils $27 Million Drought Resilience Fund
Jun 14
InsurABLE's New Model Aims to Revolutionize Drought Insurance for Farmers
Jun 14
Rise in Farm Fatalities Linked to Side-by-Side Vehicle Accidents
Jun 14
IAG Enhances Reinsurance Strategy with RACQI Integration
Jun 14
Key Takeaways from the 2026-27 Federal Budget for Insurers
Jun 14
Macquarie Bank Updates Investor Loan Policies in Response to Negative Gearing Reforms
Jun 13
Australian SMEs Pivot Towards Growth-Focused Financing
Jun 13
Pallas Capital Unveils $380 Million Loan Facility for SMEs
Jun 13
High-Risk SMEs Escalate Credit Shopping Efforts
Jun 13
Australian Consumer Confidence Falls as Living Costs Escalate
Jun 13
Essential Regulatory Updates for Australian Businesses from July 2026
Jun 13
ACCC Halts IAG's Bid to Acquire RAC Insurance
Jun 13
Rising Mental Health Claims Pose Challenges for Australian Insurers
Jun 13
Swiss Re Suspends New Life & Health Insurance Business in Australia
Jun 13
HESTA Announces 12% Reduction in Insurance Fees for Members
Jun 13
Suncorp Finalizes AU$2.4 Billion Reinsurance Agreement to Enhance Financial Stability
Jun 13
Bupa Announces 4.8% Increase in Health Insurance Premiums Effective April 2026
Jun 13
IAG Resolves $4 Billion Greensill Bank Lawsuit
Jun 13
ACCC Halts IAG's Proposed Acquisition of RAC Insurance
Jun 13
ASIC Takes Legal Action Against Budget Direct Over Misleading Ads
Jun 13
AFCA Upholds Insurer's Right to Adjust 'Level' Premiums
Jun 13
APRA and ASIC Highlight Urgent Need for TPD Insurance Reform
Jun 13
Significant Rise in Delayed Income Protection Payments Raises Concerns
Jun 13
QBE Introduces Strategic Enhancements to Landlord Insurance
Jun 13
Hutch Underwriting Unveils Landlord Insurance with Integrated Cyber Protection
Jun 13
Canstar Recognizes Top Landlord Insurance Providers for 2026
Jun 13
CommBank's New Serviceability Buffer: What It Means for Refinancers
Jun 13
Westpac's Fixed Home Loan Rate Hike: What Borrowers Need to Know
Jun 13
NAB's Interest Rate Forecast: Potential Cuts on the Horizon
Jun 13
APRA Enforces Additional Capital Requirement on Sovereign Insurance Australia
Jun 13
Soft Market Conditions Persist in Australian Commercial Insurance Through H1 2026
Jun 13
2026-27 Federal Budget: Key Impacts on the Australian Insurance Industry
Jun 12
Australians Turn to Personal Loans as Living Costs Soar
Jun 12
Cigno Australia Penalised for Unlawful Payday Lending Practices
Jun 12
The Hidden Dangers of Rolling Personal Debt into Your Mortgage
Jun 12
GWM's EOFY 2026 Deals: Low-Rate Finance and New EV Launch
Jun 12
RBA Maintains Cash Rate at 4.35% Amidst Economic Challenges
Jun 12
Peter Warren Automotive Adjusts Profit Expectations Amid Market Challenges
Jun 12
NRMA's Departure from Farm Insurance: What It Means for Australian Farmers
Jun 12
Achmea and Protected Cropping Australia Join Forces to Support Greenhouse Farmers
Jun 12
Allstate Underwriting and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Collaborate to Strengthen Farm Insurance in Australia
Jun 12
ASX Declines Amid Westpac's Revised Interest Rate Forecast
Jun 12
Federal Budget 2026: Key Takeaways for the Insurance Industry
Jun 12
ASIC's 2026 Risk Outlook: Implications for the Insurance Industry
Jun 12
Suncorp Enhances Financial Resilience with AU$2.4 Billion Reinsurance Agreement
Jun 12
APRA Enforces AU$2 Million Capital Add-On for Sovereign Insurance Australia
Jun 12
Mecon Enhances Construction Insurance Coverage to $120 Million
Jun 12
Mirabelle Unveils Lloyd's-Backed Insurance for Australia's Renewable Energy Sector
Jun 12
ASIC Initiates Legal Action Against RACQ for Misleading Renewal Notices
Jun 12
Unprecedented Rise in Mental Health TPD Claims Highlights Need for Prompt Super Fund Payouts
Jun 12
Firstmac's Landmark $2 Billion RMBS Issuance Reflects Market Strength
Jun 12
RBA Holds Cash Rate Steady at 4.35% in June 2026
Jun 12
ScotPac's $300 Million ABS Deal Demonstrates Market Resilience
Jun 12
Janus Electric's A$4.5 Million Boost for Zero-Emission Trucking
Jun 12
Declining Truck Sales in Australia: Navigating Economic Pressures
Jun 12
Australian SMEs Grapple with Declining Confidence Ahead of Payday Super Reforms
Jun 12
Australian SMEs Embrace Non-Bank Lenders for Core Business Financing
Jun 12
ScotPac Partners with UBS to Boost SME Financing Solutions
Jun 12
Australian Caravan Repairers Face Hardships Due to Fuel Crisis
Jun 12
Firstmac Enhances Broker Offerings with New Secured Caravan Loans
Jun 12
Record Attendance and Optimism at Caravan Industry National Conference 2026
Jun 12
Australians Turn to Personal Loans as Living Costs Soar
Jun 12
Authorities Caution Against Using Super for Cosmetic Surgeries
Jun 12
Australians Postpone Healthcare Amid Rising Mortgage Pressures
Jun 11
Surge in Personal Loans as Australians Face Cost of Living Pressures
Jun 11
Reserve Bank of Australia Maintains Cash Rate at 4.35%
Jun 11
MONEYME Completes Significant $365.4 Million ABS Transaction
Jun 11
APRA Holds Firm on 3% Mortgage Serviceability Buffer
Jun 11
RBA Maintains Cash Rate at 4.35% Amid Economic Uncertainty
Jun 11
APRA Implements New Three-Tiered Banking Framework
Jun 11
Essential Caravans' Acquisition of Zone RV: What It Means for Customers
Jun 11
Australian Caravan Repairers Struggle Amid Fuel Crisis
Jun 11
Electric Vehicles Capture 20% of Australian New Car Market
Jun 11
ASIC Calls for Enhanced Standards in Auto Finance Lending
Jun 11
RBA Maintains Cash Rate at 4.35% in June 2026 Decision
Jun 11
EOFY 2026: Unmissable Ute Deals and Tax Insights
Jun 11
Australia's Marine Industry Grapples with Skilled Labour Shortages
Jun 11
Boating Industry Association of Victoria Hosts Economic Update Webinar
Jun 11
ASMEX 2026: A Celebration of Marine Industry Excellence
Jun 11
Latitude Financial Penalised for Repeated Spam Law Violations
Jun 11
MFAA Challenges CSLR Levy Imposed on Brokers for Advice Misconduct
Jun 11
ASIC Intensifies Legal Pursuit in Shield and First Guardian Fund Collapses
Jun 11
ASIC Calls for Improved Consumer Safeguards in Car Finance Sector
Jun 11
Australia's Digital Finance Shift Transforms Car Buying Experience
Jun 10
Vessev's Electric Hydrofoiling Vessels Set to Transform Swan River Transport
Jun 10
ACCC Halts BRP's Sale of Telwater to Yamaha
Jun 10
Macquarie and ANZ Reduce Fixed Home Loan Rates
Jun 10
Decline in Australian Home Loan Approvals Following Rate Increases
Jun 10
Australian Consumer Sentiment Declines Amid Economic Uncertainty
Jun 10
RBA Maintains Cash Rate at 4.35% Amid Economic Uncertainty
Jun 10
EOFY Planning: Strategizing Asset Purchases Amid Tax Changes
Jun 10
ACCC Halts IAG's Bid to Acquire RAC WA's Insurance Arm
Jun 10
BizCover and Zurich Collaborate to Enhance Professional Indemnity Insurance for SMEs
Jun 10
Australian Regulators Call for Improved AI Governance in Insurance
Jun 10
ASIC Raises Alarm Over Escalating AI-Driven Mortgage Fraud
Jun 10
ASIC Takes Legal Action Against Interprac in $677 Million Shield Super Scandal
Jun 10
Understanding Insurance Challenges in Australia's Beauty Industry
Jun 10
AFL Players Face Loss of Brain Injury Insurance Coverage
Jun 10
Dynamic Insurance Services Initiates Legal Action Against Major Insurers
Jun 10
Interest Rate Increases: Challenges for First Home Buyers in 2026
Jun 10
APRA's New Capital Treatment Reforms for Longevity Products
Jun 10
Rising Delays in Income Protection and TPD Claims Processing
Jun 10
nib and NobleOak Join Forces to Launch New Life Insurance Offerings
Jun 10
Significant Delays in Income Protection and TPD Claims Raise Industry Concerns
Jun 10
Innovative TPD Insurance Products Aim to Improve Affordability
Jun 10
AFL Players to Lose TPD Insurance Coverage for Brain Injuries
Jun 10
CALI Seeks Exemption for Life Insurers in Lead Generation Regulations
Jun 10
Treasury Unveils Draft Regulations for Genetic Test Ban in Life Insurance
Jun 10
Advancing the Life Insurance Code to Meet Modern Standards
Jun 10
Innovative TPD Insurance Products Launched to Address Affordability and Sustainability
Jun 09
Surge in Personal Loans as Australians Grapple with Rising Living Costs
Jun 09
Australian Government Fast-Tracks $6.15 Billion to Bolster Business Resilience
Jun 09
Plenti Group Achieves Record Profit Growth in FY26
Jun 09
Record High Personal Loan Borrowing Amidst Rising Living Costs in Australia
Jun 09
Latitude Financial Penalised for Breaching Australian Spam Regulations
Jun 09
ABARES Forecasts Significant Decline in Australian Farm Profits
Jun 09
Low Adoption of Cyber Insurance Among Australian Farmers
Jun 09
Integrating Sustainability into Farm Risk Management Strategies
Jun 09
RBA Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% Amid Economic Uncertainty
Jun 09
APRA Evaluates 3% Serviceability Buffer Following Industry Consultation
Jun 09
Liberty Financial Achieves Record SME and SMSF Lending Amid Residential Loan Decline
Jun 09
RIC's New Financial Support for Australia's Primary Producers
Jun 09
Dashdot's Sudden Collapse: Impact on Australian Property Investors
Jun 09
AFIA Endorses Federal Budget's Commitment to SME Support
Jun 09
Pioneering Australia's First Fully Electric Passenger Ferry
Jun 09
Pioneering Australia's First Fully Electric Passenger Ferry
Jun 09
Non-Bank Lenders Advocate for Inclusion in Economic Resilience Program
Jun 09
Brokers Adapt Strategies Amid Shifting Commercial Finance Landscape
Jun 09
Sherco's Competitive Finance Rates for 2026 Two-Stroke Factory Models
Jun 09
Yamaha's Limited-Time 2.99% Finance Offer on 2026 Road Bikes
Jun 09
Wisr Expands Vehicle Finance with Secured Motorbike Loans
Jun 09
APRA Intervenes to Freeze Unjustified Premium Increases in Commercial Auto Insurance
Jun 09
Emergence Insurance Strengthens Cyber Risk Portfolio with Blue Zebra Acquisition
Jun 09
State Government Initiates Bushfire Mitigation Trials in Urban Fringe Areas
Jun 09
APRA Emphasizes Financial System Strength Amid Emerging Challenges
Jun 09
Australia's Trade Balance Turns Negative for First Time Since 2017
Jun 09
Cigno Australia Penalised $7 Million for Unlawful Payday Lending Practices
Jun 09
AMP's Strategic Sale of Financial Advice Division to Entireti
Jun 09
ASIC's Decisive Action Against Non-Compliant Financial Firms
Jun 08
Key Challenges Facing Australian Insurers in 2026
Jun 08
Pioneering All-Electric Freight Delivery in Australia
Jun 08
Driving the Future: CEFC and Volvo's $70 Million Electric Truck Initiative
Jun 08
Revolutionising Truck Financing: Permanent Instant Asset Write-Off
Jun 08
QLS Announces 15% Reduction in Professional Indemnity Insurance Levies for 2026/27
Jun 08
ICA Advocates for Structural Reforms to Ensure CSLR Sustainability
Jun 08
Markel Introduces Customised Professional Indemnity Insurance Solutions in Australia
Jun 08
Insignia Financial Shareholders Greenlight $4.80 Per Share Acquisition
Jun 08
RBA Announces Removal of Card Surcharges by October 2026
Jun 08
APRA Eases Liquidity Add-On Requirements for Macquarie Bank
Jun 08
NSW Strengthens Strata Laws to Safeguard Communities
Jun 08
CHU Enhances Strata Insurance with Cyber Fraud Protection
Jun 08
CHU More Than Doubles Strata Insurance Capacity
Jun 08
ACCC Halts IAG's Bid to Acquire RAC Insurance
Jun 08
New AI-Powered Cyber Insurance Launched for Australian SMEs
Jun 08
Australian Insurers Face Market Pressure Amid AI Disruption Fears
Jun 08
Softening Trends in Australia's Commercial Insurance Market During H1 2026
Jun 08
Vero's 2026 SME Insurance Index Uncovers Critical Risk Management Disparities
Jun 08
IAG Enhances Reinsurance Strategy with RACQI Integration in 2026
Jun 07
Allianz Partners Strengthens Australian Presence with nib Acquisition
Jun 07
Freely Launches Tailored Travel Insurance Plans for Australians
Jun 07
Europ Assistance Australia Gains APRA Approval to Underwrite Travel Insurance
Jun 07
HESTA's 12% Insurance Fee Reduction: What It Means for Real Estate Professionals
Jun 07
IAG's $505 Million Profit: Navigating Weather Challenges in the Insurance Sector
Jun 07
Suncorp's $2.4 Billion Reinsurance Deal: Implications for the Insurance Market
Jun 07
ICA Advocates for Overhaul of Civil Liability Laws to Ease Insurance Burden
Jun 07
ACCC Approves Uniting Church's National Insurance Purchasing Program
Jun 07
NSW Court Decision Escalates Liability Risks for Construction Sector
Jun 07
ARPC's Revised Cyclone Premiums Reward SME Risk Mitigation Efforts
Jun 07
Softening Trends in Australia's Commercial Insurance Market During H1 2026
Jun 07
Suncorp's Strategic Reinsurance Agreement Enhances Financial Stability
Jun 07
ASIC Targets Unlicensed Financial Advice by Social Media Influencers
Jun 07
Federal Court Penalises Cigno Australia for Unlawful Payday Lending Practices
Jun 07
APRA Alerts Australian Banks to Rising AI-Driven Cyber Threats
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