Commercial in focus

Commercial finance is firmly in focus this month, with this edition of The Adviser and our accompanying Broker’s Guide exploring the trends shaping demand across the sector and recognising the brokers making their mark.

Leading the coverage is this year’s Elite Broker Ranking – Commercial, which celebrates the top 100 brokers writing commercial mortgages and the top 30 writing working capital loans. Partnered by Msquared Capital, the ranking recognises the high performers setting the benchmark. Find out who made the list and who topped the rankings on page 14.

We also turn our attention to construction finance, where complex deals and shifting project demands can put brokers and their clients to the test. Sponsored by Millbrook Group, our feature explores the role experience, consistency and ongoing support play in navigating the challenges of this segment. Turn to page 24 to read more.

Elsewhere, we speak with Aussie’s chief distribution officer, Brad Cramb, about the major brokerage brand’s new franchise pathway and what it could mean for brokers looking to build and grow their businesses. Read the full feature on page 30.

On the regulatory front, we examine the findings of ASIC’s first major review of best interests duty compliance, unpacking what it reveals about how the industry is meeting its obligations and where greater oversight may be needed. Find out more on page 34.

We also investigate the sharp increase in the industry’s Compensation Scheme of Last Resort costs and the growing concerns over brokers being asked to shoulder a greater share of compensation claims arising from failures in other sectors. Read our analysis on page 38.

You’ll also find our regular podcast profile features on pages 10 and 12, along with the latest updates in Month in Review, Wellness, and Movers & Shakers.

I hope you enjoy this edition of The Adviser. As always, if there’s a topic you’d like us to explore in a future issue, I’d love to hear from you at [email protected].