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Retail finance provider Zip Co is moving into the small business lending market, with the acquisition of the Australian and New Zealand businesses of global SME lender Spotcap. read more

90 per cent of Australian consumers are members of loyalty schemes, with the average consumer holding between four and six loyalty cards. read more

Mortgage interest rates continued to fall in August, even though there here has been no changes to the cash rate since July. Comparison sites are reporting that the action is in the fixed rate market. read more

Consumer finance company Thorn Group will pay A$25 million to settle a class action over a claim that its "Rent Try $1 Buy" promotion was misleading and deceptive. read more

Creditors of small business lender Axsesstoday have approved a deed of company arrangement for the sale of the business to US private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management. read more

The government's plan to impose a best interest duty on mortgage brokers has come under fire for being selective in its application, with inconsistent exclusions. A draft bill issued for consultation.. read more

A $16.4 million payout to settle a class action contributed to lousy earnings at Cash Converters. read more

Silver Chef's takeover deal with Next Capital has fallen through, casting a cloud over the future of the struggling equipment finance company. read more

ACCC warns it will take action against businesses that mislead consumers about the level of fees for FX services. read more

Lending volume was down 19 per cent and revenue fell 7 per cent at Yellow Brick Road. read more