Sat, 14th Feb 2026

In this episode of Financial Services Online's Daily Financial Services News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses Australian financial, automotive, and energy news. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority implements a policy on new home loans with high debt-to-income ratios; the 2025 Automotive Insights Report reveals a stabilised used car market and surge in dealer-led transactions, and notably, a shift towards alternative powertrain vehicles. There's also mention of a joint venture between the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Hyundai Capital Australia to make electric cars more affordable. The episode concludes by highlighting considerable energy price reductions in New South Wales and Queensland over the past year due to favourable weather, increased renewable energy output, and market stabilisation. The podcast calls for proactivity in financial decisions, automotive purchases, and energy-saving opportunities that arise.