Agile Market Intelligence

29/05/2026

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AI adoption in accounting continues to grow, but confidence gaps remain.

New industry findings show accountants are far more comfortable with AI embedded within existing accounting platforms than with standalone tools like ChatGPT or Gemini.

Accuracy, data security, and training gaps remain the biggest barriers, while concerns around ROI are becoming less important.

What will build trust in AI adoption faster for accounting firms, stronger safeguards or better training?

28/05/2026

INSIGHT: Australians are becoming more focused on day-to-day expenses again.

The latest Consumer Pulse data shows the share of households prioritising everyday costs has climbed steadily since the start of the year, as rising prices and the end of energy rebates continue to reshape spending behaviour.

Even debt-free households are shifting attention away from savings and toward managing daily expenses.

What financial pressure do you think households are feeling most right now?

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3RMRrMu

27/05/2026

INSIGHT: https://bit.ly/4wSLNbQ

Residential lending turnaround times are stabilising across major and small ADIs, but non-bank lenders continue to lag behind.

The latest Broker Pulse findings show Macquarie leading on both broker usage and turnaround times, while processing delays among non-bank lenders extended into a fourth consecutive month.

Broker experience ratings also continue to favour ADIs over non-banks.

What matters most to brokers in the current market, pricing or speed?

22/05/2026

READ: https://bit.ly/4wAMTce

Legal firms increasingly believe AI can improve profitability, but actual implementation still lags behind intention.

Document review and analysis is seen as the most valuable AI use case by firms globally, yet less than a third are actively deploying AI in this area.

The gap suggests firms see the opportunity, but ex*****on and confidence are still evolving.

What is currently preventing broader AI deployment in legal workflows?

21/05/2026

Read the full breakdown: Full report here: https://bit.ly/4wmNXA7

Investment housing credit continues to accelerate.

New APRA data shows annual investment lending growth reached 8.5% in March 2026, the strongest growth rate recorded since the start of the dataset.

At the same time, owner-occupier lending growth continues to lag behind, highlighting the growing influence of investors in the housing market.

What do you think is driving investor activity in the current market environment?

15/05/2026

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ANZ continues to dominate commercial mortgage flows, while mid-tier and non-bank lenders are outperforming on broker satisfaction and service metrics.

The latest Broker Pulse findings highlight a growing split between lending scale and operational experience across the commercial lending market.

Turnaround times, BDM support, and credit assessment remain key differentiators for brokers.

What matters more in today’s environment, lender scale or service quality?

13/05/2026

Full report here: https://bit.ly/4wmNXA7

Macquarie recorded some of the strongest housing loan book growth in March 2026, outpacing several of the major banks.

While the majors continue to dominate total market share, investment lending growth and month-on-month expansion are increasingly being driven by mid-tier lenders.

The latest APRA data highlights how competitive dynamics within the lending market continue to shift.

Are mid-tier lenders becoming more competitive in the current lending environment?

12/05/2026

Full insights here: https://bit.ly/4wAMTce

AI is becoming a meaningful productivity tool for legal firms, particularly in document-heavy workflows.

The latest global findings show more than 7 in 10 firms report moderate to significant time savings from AI usage, with the strongest impact seen in document review, drafting, and legal research.

At the same time, adoption patterns still vary significantly across regions and firms.

Which legal workflows are benefiting most from AI in practice?

12/05/2026

Congratulations to this week’s Legal Tech Review prize draw winner, Calli Tsipidis from Foxtel Group.

Thank you for contributing your insights to the 2026 Legal Tech Review. Each response helps build a clearer picture of how legal professionals are using technology across the industry, what’s delivering value, and where platforms still fall short.

We appreciate everyone who has taken part so far and look forward to including more perspectives in this year’s review.

30/04/2026

Staff turnover is a problem for 80% of law firms.

But only a small proportion say it’s critical.

That gap matters.

Because even when turnover is seen as “manageable,” it still impacts:

Continuity
Client service
Team capability

And in 1 in 10 firms, burnout is already driving attrition.

Read the full findings: https://bit.ly/48tb3uI

Is turnover being underestimated until it becomes a bigger issue?

Staff turnover is a problem for 80% of legal firms worldwide, with 10% seeing burnout as a driving factor for this issue.