Tas Bindi is the features editor for The Adviser magazine. Prior to joining Momentum Media, Tas wrote for business and technology titles such as ZDNet, TechRepublic, Startup Daily, and Dynamic Business. You can email Tas on: [email protected]
Fee-for-service to ‘significantly reduce’ competition: AMP
A chief economist has conceded that a consumer-pays remuneration model is likely to have a significant adverse impact on competition in the Australian mortgage market.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 12 Feb 2019
Still time to bring ‘common sense’ to trail debate
Not all hope is lost for mortgage brokers as there is still time to bring “sense and balance” to the remuneration debate following Commissioner Hayne’s recommendation to ...
LENDER • Tue, 12 Feb 2019
NZ mulling Hayne’s recommendations
The New Zealand government revealed that it is reviewing Commissioner Hayne’s final report and its implications for the country.
LENDER • Sun, 10 Feb 2019
The broker's guide to CCR
Having a complete picture of a borrower’s financial position promises many benefits for lenders, brokers and borrowers alike. With comprehensive credit reporting on ...
BROKER • Fri, 08 Feb 2019
Broking in the regions
Broking in regional, remote and rural areas comes with many advantages, but it can also be challenging at times. Tas Bindi chats with brokers about what it’s like to run ...
BROKER • Fri, 08 Feb 2019
Banking royal commission calls for best interests duty
Commissioner Hayne has recommended that the law be amended to include a best interests duty for mortgage brokers in his long-awaited final report.
LENDER • Tue, 05 Feb 2019
Leadership in the face of change
Under conditions of uncertainty, the demand for strong and effective leadership becomes a necessity. Tas Bindi speaks to leaders about how the broking industry could ...
COMPLIANCE • Fri, 18 Jan 2019
Gazing into the crystal ball: 2019 predictions
After an eventful year of economic and regulatory twists and turns, Tas Bindi finds out what the broking industry expects will be in store in 2019.
COMPLIANCE • Fri, 18 Jan 2019
Royal commission impact hits New Zealand
The effects of the Hayne royal commission have been flowing over to New Zealand, despite the systemic issues identified in the hearings relating to the Australian market, ...
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 01 Jan 2019