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Sell yourself, not the product

by Jessica Darnbrough • 2 Jul 2012
To be a successful broker you must first understand your clients, says Joe Jordan, and clients don’t want to buy...READ MORE

East to west

by Staff Reporter • 4 Jun 2012
Asian business culture is as much about the relationships as it is about the deals – something Robert Sheng Wu knows... READ MORE

The keys to success

by Jessica Darnbrough • 1 Jun 2012
In sport and in life, according to basketball legend Andrew Gaze, there are three things that underpin... READ MORE

The Word - How many products do you cross sell to your clients?

by Staff Reporter • 1 Jun 2012
While some brokers actively cross sell to clients, others are hesitant to become a one-stop shop. This month we... READ MORE

Industry research proves broker reliance

by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2012

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Westpac - Falling behind the pack

by Staff Reporter • 8 May 2012
Broker sentiment towards Westpac has deteriorated, according to The Adviser’s Third Party Banking Report – Major... READ MORE

Remuneration: salary versus commission

by reporter • 1 May 2012
Attracting new blood to the broking industry is increasingly difficult. Salary and bonus-based models have both been... READ MORE

It's smart to ask

by Jessica Darnbrough • 1 May 2012
Aussie’s new marketing campaign and foray into wholesale aggregation has put ‘Aussie John’ Symond back in the... READ MORE

Taking control

by Staff Reporter • 11 Apr 2012
Independence, intuition and insurance have helped make 1st Street Home Loans’ Mardee Thomas one of Sydney’s most... READ MORE

A segmented issue

by Staff Reporter • 11 Apr 2012
Of the four major banks, two endorse segmentation, the other two do not. Who is right – if there is a ‘right’ –... READ MORE

The Word - Does segmentation benefit brokers?

by Staff Reporter • 11 Apr 2012

The segmentation debate has continued this. This month we ask...

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Getting personal

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2012
For Switch Now Home Loans’ Richard Pusey, writing loans, keeping clients and making money is all about getting up... READ MORE

Refinancing rising

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2012
According to a poll conducted by The Adviser, brokers expect refinancing to dominate business in coming months. So,... READ MORE

Cash is king

by reporter • 1 Mar 2012
Small and growing businesses are particularly vulnerable to cash flow management problems. Therefore, being able to... READ MORE

A recipe for success

by Reporter • 1 Mar 2012
Celebrity chef Ian Curley chews the fat with The Adviser about recruitment, employing ex-cons and trusting your gut... READ MORE

At your service

by Reporter • 1 Feb 2012
For Plan2day’s managing director, Mamdouh Tawadros, customer service is about doing common things uncommonly well –... READ MORE

A new way of doing business

by Reporter • 1 Feb 2012
Opportunities exist in a slow market, just as they do in a booming one, but brokers who want to increase the volume... READ MORE

Lady of laughter

by Jessica Darnbrough • 1 Feb 2012
The lady of laughter, Julia Morris, discusses love, humour and motherhood with The... READ MORE

2012: The year of consolidation?

by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2012
With Smartline and The Mortgage Gallery announcing in December that they intend to merge, The Adviser asks whether more... READ MORE

The future of aggregation

by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2012
The Adviser asks whether its past offers any clues as to aggregation’s... READ MORE

Don't rule out the Gold Coast, researcher says

by Staff Reporter • 9 Jan 2012

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Avoiding the lemons

by Reporter • 2 Jan 2012
Purchasing a loan book can help a broker speed the growth of their business, but how do you avoid picking a lemon? The... READ MORE

Football royalty

by Reporter • 2 Jan 2012
Having recently pulled on his jersey for the last time, football great Darren Lockyer shares with The Adviser what he... READ MORE

The Word - Lenders' enthusiasm

by Staff Reporter • 14 Dec 2011
The major banks’ battle for borrowers appears to have quietened, with loans that might previously have been granted... READ MORE

Doing their homework first

by Staff Reporter • 14 Dec 2011
As consumer sentiment improves, writes Alan Shields, brokers should be aware that potential buyers are doing a lot more... READ MORE

The year in review 2011 - NCCP, exit fees and all that

by Staff Reporter • 14 Dec 2011
The Adviser takes a look back at 2011 and what the year brought to brokers and the broader lending... READ MORE

Like father, like son

by Staff Reporter • 14 Dec 2011
While working with a loved one can often create headaches, for Lindsay and Matthew Rogers, it has been a blessing in... READ MORE

Credit-impaired borrowers - Getting back on the road

by Staff Reporter • 14 Dec 2011
Sometimes regarded as the black sheep of the borrower family due to a ‘murky’ financial past, the credit-impaired... READ MORE

Broker burden - NCCP

by Staff Reporter • 14 Dec 2011
Nearly one year after the requirements of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act came into force, brokers are... READ MORE

Lessons from administration

by Staff Reporter • 14 Dec 2011
Refund’s entry into voluntary administration shocked the industry and stirred up a healthy amount of controversy in... READ MORE
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