Charbel Kadib

ALP showing ‘willingness’ to discuss commissions

The federal Labor opposition’s position on broker remuneration is not “fixed” but it is yet to be sold on trailing commissions, according to the head of a major ...

LENDER • Wed, 17 Apr 2019

Challenger bank unfazed by broker uncertainty

A neobank plans to “forge ahead” with its broker strategy and expand its distribution network despite continued uncertainty over proposed reforms in the broking industry

BROKER • Tue, 16 Apr 2019

Neo-lender banks on brokers with new partnership

A new entrant in the lending space has partnered with a mortgage aggregator to secure a national distribution network to realise its ambitions in the mortgage market.

LENDER • Sun, 14 Apr 2019

YBR makes progress on $300m securitisation initiative

The third-party mortgage and advice business is one step closer to securing a $300 million RMBS warehouse facility after it entered into a non-binding agreement with an ...

BROKER • Sun, 14 Apr 2019

BOQ’s sharp mortgage slump offset by broker growth

Growth in home loan settlements via the broker channel has softened the blow of the non-major's negative mortgage growth.

BROKER • Thu, 11 Apr 2019

Invoice financier looking to fill SME lending void

An SME lender has identified opportunities to capitalise on changes in the credit space amid ongoing concern over the availability of credit in the sector. 

LENDER • Wed, 10 Apr 2019

Senator ‘yet to be convinced’ of trail utility

Another Senate crossbencher has weighed in on proposed changes to broker remuneration, questioning the validity of trailing commissions.    

COMPLIANCE • Mon, 08 Apr 2019

Macquarie appoints new head of broker

The non-major lender has announced changes to its third-party team, including the appointment of a new head of broker home loans.

BROKER • Mon, 08 Apr 2019

Crossbencher rebukes proposed trail ban

The broking industry should not be “regulated out of existence”, a former Senate crossbencher has said, adding that borrowers are happy with the “fee-free” service ...

GROWTH • Sun, 07 Apr 2019