In case you missed it... mutual mergers approved, Loan Market exits advice business, industry weighs in on Queensland land tax debacle and diversity on MFAA’s agenda.
Two community bank merger proposals approved
The Treasurer has approved the proposed merger of four Australian lenders into two separate mergers, in a bid to encourage competition with larger players.
Loan Market exits advice amid troubled PCF integration
EXCLUSIVE The major brokerage has wound up its advice business after eight years as it refocuses on the challenging integration of PLAN, Choice and FAST.
‘Leave broking alone’: Shadow assistant treasurer
Shadow assistant treasurer and financial services minister Stuart Robert MP has praised the role brokers play in the community and warned others to let the industry continue to prosper.
‘No negative impact on brokers’: Qld land tax
Queensland’s proposed land tax will not change the lending landscape much, nor have a negative impact on brokers, FBAA managing director Peter White assessed.
Diversity is ‘good for culture’: MFAA head
MFAA’s chief executive Anja Pannek wants to encourage more diversity and inclusion within the mortgage broking industry.
