The Equifax Q1 2025 Consumer Credit Report reveals growth in credit demand alongside emerging financial pressures. Unsecured credit demand, encompassing credit cards, personal loans, and BNPL, registered a second consecutive quarterly increase, up 5.5% year-on-year.
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The fraud landscape is rapidly evolving, with technological advancement and economic vulnerability expected to fuel its growth. Our latest Equifax Fraud Index Report highlights four key shifts in fraud activity and their drivers.
Many businesses underestimate the potential risks and actual costs of fraud, and mistakenly believe that prevention will hinder the customer experience. It’s time to reconsider.
Larger mortgages over $1million now exhibiting unprecedented repayment strain
Independent iCIRT ratings are gaining traction within the residential construction sector. Here’s why property buyers, builders, developers, funders and others are using ratings.
Australia’s residential development industry, having navigated significant challenges in 2024 with climbing exit rates and decade-high insolvency, is showing signs of recovery in 2025. To explore these positive trends, we convened a panel of industry experts to discuss market changes and the impact of iCIRT ratings on buyer and funder confidence.
Overall industry insolvencies have risen to more than double historic levels, with considerable impact on small-medium businesses
As we progress into 2025, what critical challenges must credit professionals anticipate and proactively mitigate? Equifax commercial credit data signals a marginal contraction in commercial credit enquiries, a slowing rate of insolvency growth, increasing arrears within key sectors, and heightened demand for personal finance from SMEs and sole traders.
The endeavor to build or renovate a home in Australia stands as a significant investment, both financially and emotionally. In a sector characterised by innovation alongside inherent complexities, the selection of a reputable and reliable builder is paramount. A misstep in this critical decision can precipitate costly delays, substandard workmanship, and considerable stress.
The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms are crucial for protecting the financial system from illegal activities. This overview explains the key changes brought about by Tranche 2 detailing essential compliance mandates and effective risk management practices.
