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The stuff of myths

by Reporter • 3 Dec 2012
The popularity of low doc mortgages has begun to wane of late - it seems some brokers have become wary of writing these...READ MORE

TALKBACK -- Industry comment on www.theadviser.com.a

by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2012
Everyone has an opinion, and some people feel compelled to speak out. Here are just a few comments prompted by daily... READ MORE

Making the transition

by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2012
Should brokers consider themselves salespeople or financial advisers? The Adviser looks at the evolution of the third... READ MORE

Competition critical to broker survival

by Lisa Claes • 2 Nov 2012
Forget the Melbourne Cup. It speaks volumes that today’s online punters can place a bet on which of the big four... READ MORE

Asset or liability?

by Staff Reporter • 17 Oct 2012

The diploma debate has divided the industry over the challenge to new recruits

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Mobility apps and smart phones drive business evolution

by • 14 Oct 2012
In today’s day and age, more and more users are turning to smart phones and tablet devices in their day to day... READ MORE

Broker Confidential

by Melissa Gielnik • 10 Oct 2012

Upon returning from the AFG Los Angeles Conference, I was forced to hit the ground running.

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BUSINESS -- The office

by Reporter • 1 Oct 2012
If you want to enhance your brokerage’s image but don’t want to pay for a shop front, there is an alternative. The... READ MORE

Future of commissions

by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2012
The post-GFC cycle of commission cutting is well and truly in the past and, as The Adviser reports, some lenders are... READ MORE

Comprehensive credit reports: A step forward?

by Staff Reporter • 14 Sep 2012
Aggregation heads believe comprehensive credit reporting will benefit the lending industry as a whole, but not all... READ MORE

Brokers clash over fee for service

by Staff Reporter • 14 Aug 2012
As the broking industry becomes increasingly ‘professional’, many are moving towards charging for providing advice.... READ MORE

Diversification: Lessons from the top

by Staff Reporter • 13 Aug 2012
Diversification has been heralded as broking’s new normal, but is it – and more to the point, should it be? The... READ MORE

Insight: John Flavell, NAB Broker

by Staff Reporter • 7 Aug 2012

 

MARKET INSIGHT
9 August 2012

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The language of loans

by Michael Watson • 20 Jun 2012
We diversify our products, our offerings, our services, our, well – everything.  But have we diversified our... 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

FINAL WORD -- At the coalface

by Staff Reporter • 11 Apr 2012
Brokers are used to dealing with all kinds of people. Not surprising, then, that some of them provide memorable... 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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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

More than meets the eye to banks' RBA break-up

by Michael Russell • 17 Feb 2012
The latest round of interest rate rises has effectively changed forever the framework of mortgage lending in Australia... READ MORE

Real estate in 2012 – the year ahead

by • 13 Feb 2012
There is no denying that 2011 has been somewhat of a turbulent year for the residential property market across... 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

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
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