Posts tagged "access to finance"

After partnering with invoice financer Butn and business loan marketplace Valiant, MYOB has launched its new loans and finance hub that removes much of the friction from SME financing. 

Aussie startup Rich Data Corporation is applying an ethical AI model to improving access to credit and close the financial inclusion gap.

SME lender ScotPac will completely waive the first three months’ of interest on loans to small businesses offered through a new dedicated working capital fund that is launching today. 

The federal government had an opportunity to develop a post-JobKeeper support package that would genuinely help SMEs, but this week's announcement wasn't that.

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has released an updated version of its business funding guide.

ASIC and APRA are the main contenders for ‘stick in the mud’ regulation, and AFCA is seen as over-zealous in its pursuit of lenders.

Earlier this year, the government unveiled a $40 million unsecured loan program for SMEs, but after seven months, it's only hit 5% capacity.

Responsible lending laws will be eased in an effort to make it easier for small businesses and consumers to take out loans during COVID-19.

Loan requirements, high levels of debt and bank rejections are leaving small businesses without access to finance during COVID-19.

Small business loans increased sharply in June, amid the enhanced instant asset write-off, with plant and equipment spending up more than 150% on last year.

Research and development is a critical way for a business to grow and gain an edge over the competition. But funding R&D is expensive �…

Payment times in excess of 30 days should be outlawed, Kate Carnell says, noting a deluge of big businesses using COVID-19 as an excuse.