Australia’s energy shock is exposing hidden fault lines in business credit risk
15 April 2026
For Australian credit professionals, the most dangerous risks are rarely the ones making headlines. They are the pressures quietly building beneath the surface - in payment behaviour, tax arrears and cash-flow stress - long before insolvencies spike.
How Direct-Source Data Helps Mitigate Document Fraud and Liar Loans
15 April 2026
The transition from physical forgery to sophisticated digital manipulation is well underway, with application fraud presenting a growing threat in consumer lending. Armed with generative AI tools, fraudsters are now capable of overwhelming traditional detection defenses during both digital and manual onboarding.
AI & Emerging Tech: Real-world applications transforming credit assessment, automation, and fraud detection
14 April 2026
AI is moving from being an innovative technology to a growing component of today’s credit system. What was once regarded as an emerging capability now supports organisations in making quicker credit decisions, automate risk procedures, and enhance fraud detection in a rapidly changing threat environment.
This Federal Court decision concerns the successful annulment of a sequestration order under s 153B of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth). The case provides a clear example of how a bankruptcy may be set aside because the debtor was solvent at the time the order was made, even where the debtor did not appear at the original hearing.
Australian businesses have believed for years that collections is a persistence game: send the reminders, make the calls, escalate when overdue, repeat. It was a simple, linear process, and for a long time, it worked well enough. But the economy we’re operating in today is faster, noisier and more fragile. Payment behaviour deteriorates quietly before it shows up in the financials.
“Pay Now, Recover Later”: NSWCA Confirms Principals Can Recover Security of Payment Act Overpayments
17 March 2026
Following our previous article "No More Excuses After Hours: Timing is Everything under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW)", which clarified service deadlines for payment claims, the NSW Court of Appeal has recently delivered another critical decision concerning the provisional nature of payments under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOPA).
This course covers the content for the unit of competency BSBOPS504 – Manage Business Risk which forms part of the FNS51522 Diploma of Credit Management qualification.
Registrations are now open for the 11th edition of the 2026 Women in Credit Luncheon, marking the beginning of a new decade for WINC. Guided by this year’s theme, Balance and Bloom, we invite you to join us for an afternoon dedicated to growth, connection, and celebrating the remarkable women shaping the credit industry. As we step into this next chapter, our WINC communities will continue to flourish together, building on a decade of shared impact and collaboration.
This course covers the content for the unit of competency FNSMCA412 Undertake legal action for the recovery of debts which is an elective unit of the FNS30420 Certificate III in Mercantile Agents Qualification and FNS40122 Certificate IV in Credit Management.
This year’s theme, Balance and Bloom, invites you to be part of an afternoon dedicated to growth, connection, and celebrating the remarkable women shaping the credit industry. With this year’s theme, Balance and Bloom, our WINC communities will continue to flourish together as we enter a new decade of connection and impact.
This milestone event is always a highlight on the AICM calendar, and tickets are expected to sell quickly. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to secure your place early and join us for an afternoon of connection, inspiration, and celebration with women across the credit profession.
Enjoy meaningful conversations, hear from our soon‑to‑be‑announced keynote speaker, and be part of a community that continues to grow, evolve, and uplift one another.
This year’s theme, Balance and Bloom, invites you to be part of an afternoon dedicated to growth, connection, and celebrating the remarkable women shaping the credit industry. With this year’s theme, Balance and Bloom, our WINC communities will continue to flourish together as we enter a new decade of connection and impact.
This milestone event is always a highlight on the AICM calendar, and tickets are expected to sell quickly. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to secure your place early and join us for an afternoon of connection, inspiration, and celebration with women across the credit profession.
Enjoy meaningful conversations, hear from our soon‑to‑be‑announced keynote speaker, and be part of a community that continues to grow, evolve, and uplift one another.
This session is designed to provide you with greater knowledge in personal bankruptcy that will give you greater confidence by providing insight into best practice in this area.
This course covers the content for the unit of competency BSBCNV614 – Apply principles of trust accounting which forms part of the FNS51522 Diploma of Credit Management qualification
Develop, implement and monitor policy and procedures for credit
16 June 2026
This course covers the content for the unit of competency FNSORG512 - Develop, implement and monitor policy and procedures which forms part of the FNS51522 Diploma of Credit Management qualification.
This year’s theme, Balance and Bloom, invites you to be part of an afternoon dedicated to growth, connection, and celebrating the remarkable women shaping the credit industry. With this year’s theme, Balance and Bloom, our WINC communities will continue to flourish together as we enter a new decade of connection and impact.
This milestone event is always a highlight on the AICM calendar, and tickets are expected to sell quickly. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to secure your place early and join us for an afternoon of connection, inspiration, and celebration with women across the credit profession.
Enjoy meaningful conversations, hear from our soon‑to‑be‑announced keynote speaker, and be part of a community that continues to grow, evolve, and uplift one another.
Melbourne Debt Collectors & Rothwell Lawyers – Melbourne VIC - Full/Part Time / 4-5 Days Per Week, hybrid
About Us:
Melbourne Debt Collectors and Rothwell Lawyers are seeking a motivated and professional Debt Collector / Legal Accounts Officer to join our growing team in Melbourne.
This is a unique dual-role opportunity working across both debt recovery and legal support services, ideal for someone who enjoys variety, client interaction, and problem-solving in a professional environment.
We pride ourselves on maintaining ethical, results-driven practices while providing excellent service to our clients across Australia.
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
The AICM Job board is the place to find experienced credit professionals to join your team but if you're looking for the next generation who aren’t aware of what a great career credit is yet our Traineeship program in collaboration with Maxima could be an efficient way to find new talent and upskill them with AICM training.
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