# smsf (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover smsf. Page: Feed: --- ## [Market shift towards brokers drives growth for Finsure, MA Money](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/market-shift-towards-brokers-drives-growth-for-finsure-ma-money-289846.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Australian Broker_ Rapid expansion across Finsure and MA Money sees the group processing one in every nine new Australian home loans ## [REBAA elects new president amid neutral gearing shift](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/rebaa-elects-new-president-amid-neutral-gearing-shift-289845.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Australian Broker_ Zoran Solano takes the helm at REBAA just as lenders introduce neutral gearing policies to restore investor borrowing capacity ## [Green home features top buyers’ wish lists as energy bills bite](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/green-home-features-top-buyers-wish-lists-as-energy-bills-bite-289844.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Australian Broker_ A sharp rise in demand for energy-efficient housing is opening fresh avenues for mortgage brokers to drive green lending solutions ## [Shrinking advice sector pushes investors to AI](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/shrinking-advice-sector-pushes-investors-to-ai-289843.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Australian Broker_ Soaring professional fees and a mass exodus of financial advisers are forcing millions of unadvised Australians to embrace AI trading tools ## [Non-banks are having a moment traditional lenders can't ignore](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/nonbanks-are-having-a-moment-traditional-lenders-cant-ignore-289841.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Australian Broker_ Market shifts are giving alternative lenders more room to grow ## [Spotlight: From Bunbury to the MFAA podium, Amol Agrawal’s rise in broking](https://www.brokernews.com.au/speciality/spotlight-series/spotlight-from-bunbury-to-the-mfaa-podium-amol-agrawals-rise-in-broking-289840.aspx) _2026-08-21 · Australian Broker_ The WA founder was recently honoured on the national stage ## [Unemployment rises slightly](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/unemployment-rises-slightly-289834.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Australian Broker_ The results strengthen the case that the RBA's tightening cycle may have run its course, for now ## [Aussies want green homes and bigger deposits as buyers weigh long-term costs](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/aussies-want-green-homes-and-bigger-deposits-as-buyers-weigh-longterm-costs-289839.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Australian Broker_ New research shows homebuyers prioritising renewables and saving beyond minimum deposits ## [AFG posts 39% profit jump as broker network hits record scale](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/afg-posts-39-profit-jump-as-broker-network-hits-record-scale-289838.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Australian Broker_ AFG's FY26 results show broker channel strength despite a softer lending backdrop ## [AUSTRAC uncovers coordinated mortgage fraud, FBAA calls for industry unity](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/austrac-uncovers-coordinated-mortgage-fraud-fbaa-calls-for-industry-unity-289837.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Australian Broker_ Regulator flags hundreds of millions in suspected fraudulent loans as brokers respond ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jIjO7UbDgvAU) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Locked out of residential, SMSF investors chase commercial yields](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/locked-out-of-residential-smsf-investors-chase-commercial-yields-289836.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Australian Broker_ New SMSF residential lending restrictions are pushing self-managed super investors toward commercial assets ## [ATO tightens screws on small business restructuring deals](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/ato-tightens-screws-on-small-business-restructuring-deals-289835.aspx) _2026-08-20 · Australian Broker_ Small business restructurings dip sharply as the ATO raises the bar on proposals ## [MFAA welcomes changes to the CSLR](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/mfaa-welcomes-changes-to-the-cslr-289833.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Australian Broker_ The industry body argues that brokers should not be forced to shoulder costs they had no part in creating ## [Regional property boom hits a wall](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/regional-property-boom-hits-a-wall-289832.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Australian Broker_ But brokers are finding ways to capitalise off the shift ## [La Trobe tackles NFL in multi-year brand play](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/la-trobe-tackles-nfl-in-multiyear-brand-play-289826.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Australian Broker_ The non-bank joins forces with the sporting league to boost brand awareness ## [Non-bank lenders surge as banks lose ground on new home loans](https://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/nonbank-lenders-surge-as-banks-lose-ground-on-new-home-loans-289831.aspx) _2026-08-19 · Australian Broker_ Non-ADI lending jumps 65% annually as borrowing conditions tighten across the board