Regulation

Debt agreement reform ‘urgent’ as bankruptcies rise

Restoring five-year terms would help both debtors and creditors, says professional body.

12 September 2022 • By Philip King

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Technology

Careful with that banking app!

Cyber criminals know the weakest link in account security is the software on your phone.

29 July 2022 • By Don Tan

Business

Parents willing to open "Bank of Mum and Dad" but millennials reluctant to ask...

Survey finds a disconnect between the willingness of baby boomers and the reluctance of millennials to get help from...

22 July 2022 • By 2Be

Regulation

Crypto a can of worms for bankruptcy trustees

Digital assets present problems when it comes to valuation and sale, or even just locating them in the first place.

15 July 2022 • By Thyge Trafford-Jones

Business

Non-bank lending primed to come of age

As the credit market tightens for small business, agile alternatives can outflank tick-a-box banks, says one lender.

05 July 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Accountants ‘at epicentre’ of growth in non-bank finance

Accountants are helping open the door to alternative sources of finance and investment as the trusted advisers to...

04 July 2022 • By Philip King

Technology

Airwallex partners with NetSuite on bank feed integration

The digital consolidation will simplify the reconciliation of business expenses.

13 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Technology

Grant Thornton cements partnership to tap into open banking

Grant Thornton has partnered with Validis to become the first audit firm to embrace open banking in Australia.

21 February 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Business

Assistant Treasurer commences taskforce on regional bank closures

Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar has confirmed the kick-off of the Morrison government’s Regional Banking Taskforce,...

19 November 2021 • By Reporter

Business

Banks offer loan lifeline as NSW battles ongoing lockdown

Australian banks have offered loan repayment deferrals of up to three months to their small business customers as New...

12 July 2021 • By John Buckley

Business

Victorian man charged over failure to disclose bankruptcy

The man has been ordered to pay a fine and restitution to the private school to which he failed to disclose his...

11 May 2021 • By John Buckley

Business

Accountant charged over bankruptcy fraud advice

A Perth tax agent is among a trio charged with allegedly concealing and disposing of a property worth more than...

05 May 2021 • By Jotham Lian

Business

SMEs considering non-bank financing options at new high: Scotpac

Despite government stimulus introduced to encourage bank borrowing among SMEs, business owners are turning away from...

29 April 2021 • By John Buckley

Business

‘Extremely risky’ bank request on the rise, accountants warned

Accountants are increasingly being pressured to provide capacity to repay statements, as real estate agents and...

20 April 2021 • By John Buckley

Business

Bankruptcy trustee referred to disciplinary committee

A bankruptcy trustee accused of breaching his statutory and fiduciary duties has been referred to a disciplinary...

12 March 2021 • By John Buckley

Technology

Receipt Bank announces global rebrand

Digital bookkeeping platform Receipt Bank has now announced a rebrand to Dext as it surpasses one million users.

24 February 2021 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Government warned against making bankruptcy an ‘attractive option’

Reducing the default period of bankruptcy from three years to one year would make it ripe for misuse, says one...

17 February 2021 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Advising an ASX listed company? 5 tips you need to know about non-bank funding

Promoted by ORB Alternative Out with the old and in with the new. Non-bank funding may be the smarter option for your...

03 February 2021 • By ORB Alternative