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THE WORD - What will the official cash rate be at the end of 2013?
by Staff Reporter • 13 Dec 2012
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The business of broking: Year in review

by reporter • 3 Dec 2012
2012 was a big year for the brokers and businesses involved in the third party distribution channel. The Adviser looks... READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Asset or liability?
by Staff Reporter • 17 Oct 2012
The diploma debate has divided the industry over the challenge to new recruits READ MORE
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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
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Broker Confidential
by Melissa Gielnik • 10 Oct 2012
Upon returning from the AFG Los Angeles Conference, I was forced to hit the ground running. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Insight: John Flavell, NAB Broker
by Staff Reporter • 7 Aug 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
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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 ask... READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Word - Does segmentation benefit brokers?
by Staff Reporter • 11 Apr 2012
The segmentation debate has continued this. This month we ask... READ MORE
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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
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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