business development
Too late to beef up cyber security after attack, brokers told
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Mar 2022
Brokers have been pushed to embed cyber-security measures and a crisis management team well before an attack...READ MORE
Why education is key in broker-accountant partnership
by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Feb 2022
An accounting and adviser practice has outlined how its accountants and brokers educate each other in their respective... READ MORE
Why broker-client communication is key
by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Feb 2022
A business coach has advised brokers to review their communication processes with their clients, with a particular... READ MORE
Asset finance lucrative but misconceptions remain: LoanQ
by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Jan 2022
More brokers could diversify their offerings in the near future but they remain apprehensive about revenue potential,... READ MORE
Ex-broker named Nodifi BDM
by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Jan 2022
The fintech has recruited a new business development manager for Western Australia, to support all broker and dealer... READ MORE
Boutique aggregator launches broker mentoring scholarship
by Annie Kane • 30 Dec 2021
Purple Circle is set to launch a scholarship program to help new brokers cover the costs of mentoring, CRM and... READ MORE
How brokers can deliver what clients want
by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Dec 2021
Brokers need to be tailoring their service to a client’s top priorities, according to broker business mentor Jason... READ MORE
CBA becomes premium sponsor partner of CAFBA
by Annie Kane • 29 Dec 2021
The major bank has signed an exclusive two-year sponsorship partner agreement with the asset and finance broker... READ MORE
Equipment finance loans up 341% over 2 years: NAB
by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Dec 2021
NAB small business customers have been rushing to secure equipment finance loans as farmers around Australia have been... READ MORE
Low confidence hinders diversification into SME finance
by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Nov 2021
Residential mortgage brokers have the will and desire to diversify into SME lending but lack the time and confidence to... READ MORE
Half of small businesses reporting decreased stock, reduced cash flow
by • 17 Nov 2021
Over 50 per cent of small businesses lack the stock to capitalise on Australia’s reopening, while 44 per cent are... READ MORE
SME Broker Bootcamp a blueprint for branching out
by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Nov 2021
The event – which is to be held in person in 2022 and is open for registrations – will provide a pathway for... READ MORE
Lender BDM ratings reach new record high: Broker Pulse
by Annie Kane • 20 Oct 2021
Brokers have rated the support offered by lender business development managers at its highest level yet, according to... READ MORE
Zip Business growth squeezed by lockdowns
by Sarah Simpkins • 20 Oct 2021
The business lending division of buy now, pay later provider Zip Co saw a dip in transaction volumes during the... READ MORE
MoneyQuest’s $1bn broker sells franchise
by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Oct 2021
The owner of MoneyQuest Wollongong has sold his franchise and will begin a mentoring role with the brokerage in... READ MORE
Broker training company launches focusing on SME finance
by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2021
Stuart Donaldson, Trent Carter and John Sgambelluri have launched a new coaching and mentoring business, Accendo... READ MORE
MoneyQuest launches broking graduate program
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Oct 2021
The national mortgage brokerage has unveiled a broking graduate program designed for tertiary graduates who wish to... READ MORE
2 in 5 SMEs to use savings to invest: Westpac
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Oct 2021
Many SMEs said the COVID-19 crisis has allowed them to grow their savings, which they will channel into business... READ MORE
‘Days of the monolined broker are over’, SME lenders warn
by Annie Kane • 7 Oct 2021
“Brokers of tomorrow” will need to provide a full-service offering – including commercial loan writing – to... READ MORE
Former broker launches broker coaching program
by Annie Kane • 6 Oct 2021
Former Time Home Loans director Ruan Burger has launched a new coaching business for brokers, Success &... READ MORE
Better Business Awards NSW/ACT winners revealed!
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2021
The leading members of the broking industry in NSW and the ACT have been unveiled at the Better Business Awards... READ MORE
Judo Bank commits to SME Recovery Loan Scheme
by Annie Kane • 28 Sep 2021
The SME bank will be participating in the revamped SME Recovery Loan Scheme, which will launch on Friday (1... READ MORE
Proportion of female brokers drops to new low
by Annie Kane • 27 Sep 2021
The number and proportion of female brokers have dropped to a record low, according to the MFAA.
READ MOREMomentum launches new cyber-security podcast
by Annie Kane • 14 Sep 2021
Momentum Media has launched the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, providing market updates, intelligence and insights on... READ MORE
Aggregator coaches set up brokerage
by Annie Kane • 14 Sep 2021
Two Loan Market coaches have stepped out of their head office roles to open their own broking office in... READ MORE
Better Business Awards NSW goes virtual!
by Annie Kane • 13 Sep 2021
The leading members of the broking industry in NSW and ACT will be unveiled on 29 September, as the Better Business... READ MORE
Suncorp launches new broker portal
by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2021
The non-major bank has released a new broker platform as it continues to prioritise home lending and its broker... READ MORE
Prospa boosted by business sentiment rise
by Sarah Simpkins • 26 Jul 2021
Prospa managed a personal best of $182.7 million in loan originations during the June quarter, with the business lender... READ MORE
Victorian and Tasmanian brokers celebrated at BBAs
by Annie Kane • 15 Jul 2021
The leading brokers in Victoria and Tasmania have been named at The Adviser’s Better Business Business Awards in... READ MORE
Brokers urged to be vigilant when buying/selling trail books
by Annie Kane • 2 Jul 2021
EOFY and the beginning of the new financial year are a peak time for finance scams. Brokers are being urged to be... READ MORE