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Elite Broker Q&A: Michelle Towner, Towner Finance

by Annie Kane • 13 Jul 2021

We find out how Michelle Towner's brokerage is growing, why best interest duty prompted a change in her business, and... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Jason Boccaccio, Adelaide Commercial Finance

by Annie Kane • 29 Jun 2021

We find out how Jason Boccaccio established himself in SME finance, why he started a mortgage broking business, and... READ MORE

Court approves REA acquisition of Mortgage Choice

by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Jun 2021

The major brokerage has announced that it has received court approval of the scheme of arrangement for REA Group’s... READ MORE

Federal Court approves NAB-86 400 deal

by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 May 2021

The major bank has announced that it will proceed with the acquisition of 86 400 after receiving court approval, with... READ MORE

The next steps for the Lendi Group

by Annie Kane • 5 May 2021

David Hyman, the CEO of the newly merged Lendi Group, speaks to The Adviser about what’s next for the Aussie and... READ MORE

Aussie-Lendi merger officially completes

by Malavika Santhebennur • 4 May 2021

The merger between major brokerage Aussie and online loan platform Lendi has officially finalised, with David Hyman... READ MORE

APRA approves NAB-86 400 deal

by Annie Kane • 29 Apr 2021

The prudential regulator has granted approval for the major bank to fully acquire neobank 86 400. READ MORE

Riding the white label wave

by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Feb 2021

White label loans have increased in popularity among brokers, with the market share of broker-originated business to... READ MORE

Aussie CEO on the Lendi merger

by Annie Kane • 16 Dec 2020

The CEO of Aussie has outlined further details of the proposed merger with Lendi, after it was announced they are set... READ MORE

Brokers a saviour for SMEs during pandemic, research finds

by Adrian Flores • 15 Dec 2020

New research has revealed that a majority of SMEs relied more heavily on key advisers, such as brokers, to cope with... READ MORE

A topsy-turvy year

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Dec 2020

Anyone who was hoping for a quiet, uneventful 2020 following the aftermath of the release of the banking royal... READ MORE

Non-major sponsors financial wellness research

by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Dec 2020

Teachers Mutual Bank Ltd has partnered with a financial wellness platform to deliver insights into financial... READ MORE

Breaking down the gender barriers

by Julie McKay • 30 Oct 2020

WOMEN IN FINANCE MONTH: At the fourth annual Women in Finance Awards, which was held virtually for the first time,... READ MORE

Building a Brokerage Strategy

by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2020

With broker services needed now more than ever, having an efficient business operation is paramount. While there is no... READ MORE

Outfox the traps of outsourcing

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Oct 2020

As brokerages grow and become busier, outsourcing certain functions can help them build a sustainable business. But... READ MORE

The path to recruitment

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Oct 2020

The path to recruitment can be paved with challenges, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. However, as brokers... READ MORE

Research reveals how broker customers react to marketing

by Annie Kane • 2 Oct 2020

Broker customers and direct-to-lender customers value different marketing messages, new research has found. READ MORE

More than mortgages

by Annie Kane • 4 May 2020

Brokers are well established as the professional that borrowers lean on for credit advice and help with their mortgage... READ MORE

Succession planning in focus

by Annie Kane • 10 Mar 2020

For many, retirement or succession planning may seem like a far-off activity, but planning for your exit from industry... READ MORE

Working with vulnerable customers

by Annie Kane • 11 Feb 2020

Last year, a new Banking Code of Practice was rolled out, which brought in a higher standard of customer care when... READ MORE

Open banking – Can it open new doors?

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Feb 2020

Malavika Santhebennur explores open banking’s impact on borrowers and how brokers can capitalise on the... READ MORE

ANZ Research revises property price forecasts

by Reporter • 31 Jan 2020

The research group has “revised up” its forecasts for home value growth over the coming year to reflect the recent... READ MORE

Beating the holiday blues

by Hannah Dowling • 27 Dec 2019

The holiday season is often filled with family and festivities, but for many, the summer period delivers more than just... READ MORE

Weighing up the case for white label loans

by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Dec 2019

With various lenders rolling out white label offerings this year, Malavika Santhebennur explores the ins and outs of... READ MORE

2019: The Year in Review

by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Dec 2019

It has been another busy and eventful year for brokers, as well as the broader financial services industry, with the... READ MORE