Finance News Wrap

In this week's episode of the Weekly Finance News Wrap by Financial Services Online, Paige Estritori discusses notable updates in the Australian finance and industry sectors. In the mining sector, Manuka Resources Limited is primed to reignite operations at the Wonawinta and Mount Boppy sites due to favorable market conditions, leading to a significant increase in shares. In transport news, Volvo...

In this week's edition of the Weekly Finance News Wrap, major developments were observed in Australia's finance sector. Manuka Resources set to resume gold and silver extraction at their Wonawinta and Mt Boppy sites in Q2 of 2026, notably increasing their share price. Sherco Australia announced competitive finance rates on their 2026 enduro models to make them more accessible to riders. In the mar...

In this week's financial news wrap, mining giant Manuka Resources makes a remarkable return to gold and silver production, anticipating robust output revitalization. Their shares have experienced a considerable upswing of nearly 110% in the past month. Meanwhile, Sherco Australia rolls out tempting finance options for their 2026 two-stroke Factory enduro models, making the thrill of off-road bikin...

On this episode of the Weekly Finance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses major developments in the Australian financial sector for the week ending March 23rd, 2026. Manuka Resources Limited prepares to resume gold and silver production at its Wonawinta and Mt Boppy sites, leading to a significant surge in the company's shares despite a somewhat negative five-year return. In the caravan indu...

The latest episode of the Weekly Finance News Wrap reveals record highs in the Australian mortgage market, with residential mortgage values reaching $2.41 trillion, a 6.4% increase from the previous year. This surge is in tandem with a 9.4% rise in median dwelling value. Interestingly, regional markets surpassed capital cities in growth. Key banks like the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Macqua...

In this podcast, Paige Estritori delivers the Weekly Finance News Wrap from Financial Services Online. She reports on the Australian mortgage market's record high, reaching $2.41 trillion, a significant 6.36% increase over the year. The rise correlates with a substantial increase in property prices, particularly in regional markets which have outpaced capital cities. Major banks recorded significa...

In this episode of the Weekly Finance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses major shifts in Australia's financial sector. Highlighting an upsurge in demand for sizeable business loans among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Estritori breaks down how non-bank lenders like Prime Capital are addressing this need with fast-approving 'business jumbo loans' with appealing interest rates. These f...

In this podcast, Paige Estritori from Financial Services Online discusses recent trends in the Australian truck market and industry. Despite numerous challenges in 2025, the sector experienced the third-highest sales on record. However, it faces a growing crisis with a projected shortage of 78,000 truck drivers by 2029. Paige stresses on the urgency to create enticing career pathways and better wo...

On this episode of Financial Services Online's Weekly Finance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key updates in Australian finance. The Reserve Bank of Australia holds its record low cash rate at 0.1 percent, with no expectation for change until 2024. Meanwhile, the housing market sees robust auction clearance rates in Melbourne and Sydney plus a nationwide surge in new listings, indicating a go...

On this episode, we cover topical finance news from Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains the cash rate at 0.1%, highlighting the economy's stability amidst global uncertainty. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission introduces new consumer credit insurance guidelines to promote financial fairness. Meanwhile, housing prices show incremental growth, reflecting domestic eco...

This week on the Weekly Finance News Wrap, we delve into the world of finance starting with a significant rise in personal loan interests which reiterates the need for responsible borrowing. We observe resilience in the local business landscape with a 4% increase in new businesses and a boost to small business grants announced by Canberra. The real estate market is buzzing, with house prices in Sy...

In this week's roundup, Financial Services Online examines trends in Australia's car finance sector. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Hyundai Capital Australia have partnered to provide discounted financing for Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles, potentially saving buyers up to $1,900 over five years on a $70,000 loan. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has also unc...

In this episode, Paige Estritori from Financial Services Online discusses significant developments in the Australian boating and motorcycling industries. Club Marine, Australia's leading boat insurance provider launches a specialized insurance policy for race boats, covering accidents, theft, and malicious damage during non-competition periods. In the realm of sustainable boating, Seavolt in colla...

In this episode of the Weekly Finance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses the South Australian housing initiative expected to provide 17,000 new homes, with significant focus on first home buyers. The project, a collaboration between Australian and South Australian governments, promises crucial infrastructural investments and is slated for completion in 2028. Australia's private lending indu...

In this week's Financial Services Online podcast, Paige Estritori highlights positive trends in the Australian financial market. The Australian stock market made significant strides, led by strong gains by banks, driving the S&P ASX 200 Index near its peak. The Commonwealth Bank hit an all-time high, while News Corp reported a robust 5.8% increase. The Reserve Bank of Australia held steady on its...

In this week's Finance News Wrap, the Australian trucking industry's crisis was discussed, with one in 12 firms closing due to rising fuel costs, high-interest rates, and tough competition. The problem is severe for smaller businesses, prompting calls for changes, including fuel tax revisions and stronger support for small and medium enterprises. Isuzu Australia Limited, in partnership with the To...

This episode of the Financial Services Online weekly finance news discusses critical trends for the week of March 10, 2026. Topics include a reform in the housing market promising to change the game for homeowners, a boom in start-ups owing to favourable financial conditions, the continual establishment of cryptocurrency in the financial realm, and major shifts happening in shares. The podcast als...

This episode of the Weekly Finance News Wrap delves into recent developments in the Australian financial market. Well-curated subjects explore the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to maintain the national cash rate, a significant decrease in business and personal loan interest rates, and the intensifying competition in the mortgage market. The podcast also sheds light on innovative Australian...

In this week's Financial Services Online podcast, Paige Estritori discusses Australia's positive economic recovery post-pandemic, with a rise in consumer and business confidence. National housing affordability remains a concern, whilst the Reserve Bank of Australia commits to historically low interest rates to aid potential investors and homeowners. Australian investors are increasingly betting on...

In this episode of the Weekly Finance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses major financial updates affecting Australian businesses. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has raised concerns about practices within the private lending sector and pushes for adherence to traditional banking standards. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, witnessing a boost in investor...

On this week's "Weekly Finance News Wrap", we discuss influential updates from Australia's finance industry. ASIC reveals worrying issues in the private lending sector, such as unclear reporting and fee structures, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and poor valuation methods amidst its burgeoning $200 billion loan portfolio. ASIC pushes for stricter regulation to match standard banking norms. We...

In this episode, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online reviews the latest issues impacting Australia's finance sector. A primary focus is the private lending industry. Following an ASIC review identifying critical inconsistencies, there's a push for alignment with traditional banking standards to promote accountability and trust. Meanwhile, first home buyers grapple with escalating property...

This week on Financial Services Online's Weekly Finance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses major developments in finance and housing. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has identified significant risks in the private lending sector, including inconsistent practices and ambiguous reporting standards. In response, they recommend adopting traditional banking practices to pr...

Paige Estritori discusses the week's finance news in Australia on behalf of Financial Services Online. A highlighted topic is the Australian Securities and Investments Commissions critique of the private lending industry's practices. The ASIC is concerned about the industry's unclear reporting and valuation methods, calling for improved transparency and accountability. Home affordability issues pe...

In this Australian finance industry update, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has recently scrutinized the private lending sector due to unclear reporting standards and conflicts of interest. There's a push from regulators for private lending to align with traditional banking standards. Extreme housing unaffordability presents serious challenges to first-home buyers, with...