Securing PR through the local media can be a cost effective strategy for brokers to build their brand, credibility and reputation within the local community.

With licensing just around the corner, regulation is the topic on everyone’s lips. At the annual Connective roundtable discussion in Sydney last month, some of the industry’s most influential members gathered to discuss everything from licensing to credit advice and responsible lending.

Improving economic conditions and impending regulation will reshape the industry and redefine the role of the broker, The Adviser’s quarterly roundtable has revealed.

Mortgage Business assembled the top five Elite Business Writers for 2009 for a roundtable discussion to address some of the key issues facing the industry.

All the signs are pointing to a steady recovery for the Australian economy – but when and how quickly will it occur? Mortgage Business brought together five of the industry’s leading stakeholders to reveal their views on regulation, minimum volumes, and the return of the investor.

Brokers are confident that improving economic conditions will drive solid revenue growth over the coming period but challenging times still lie ahead. Mortgage Business' quarterly industry roundtable reveals broker sentiment on servicing levels, opportunities for business growth and the impact of tightening lending policy.

While overall economic conditions remain bleak the consensus is that the broking sector will continue to grow and evolve over the period ahead on the back of first home owner business and the re-emergence of investors, mortgage busniess’ quarterly roundtable reveals.

A lot has happened since our last outlook. The RBA has dropped the official cash rate – the first downward move in rates in over seven years – while commission cuts have continued and cross-selling is being heralded as the new hope for broker revenue. Mortgage Business has brought together a panel of industry veterans to discuss what these changes mean and what brokers can expect in the coming months.

Australia’s mortgage industry is in a state of flux. Higher interest rates, lower loan volumes, compressed margins and a lack of liquidity have driven lenders to bring pricing, products and – to the dismay of many – broker commissions under review. Mortgage Business has brought together a panel of industry experts to discuss these changes and what the industry can expect to see in the coming months.