Features

• Customer owned banks pump up the publicity as majors face the heat

  Two lenders tell MPA how they go the extra mile when it comes to servicing the broker market

• Accounting expert offers tax tips for brokers

  And customers can benefit from them, too

• George Karam: Industry influencer

  The commercial broking king embarks on a new challenge to shape the industry's future

• SMEs' weak spot

  SMEs' troubles accessing finance could prove to be an economic vulnerability

• BDM in the spotlight: Rachael Burling

  The Invoice Market’s Rachael Burling thinks outside the box to help brokers and SME owners grow their businesses

• Bank ownership of aggregators means 'skin in the game', but is it a pro or con?

  Industry veterans go head-to-head on bank ownership in the aggregator sector

• Banks likely to lose billions following Royal Commission probe

  But tighter lending standards will likely open opportunities for other banks, says industry analyst

• What's in the Federal Budget for brokers?

  Treasurer Scott Morrison delivered some good news for small businesses and regulators, but said nothing about housing or FHBs

• Facing the big questions at Friday's MPA Aggregator Roundtable

  Despite the ongoing regulatory scrutiny, one aggregator head says there's no reason to be afraid

• P2P mortgage: For the new breed of brokers and borrowers

  Why this first-of-its-kind service in Australia is gaining attention and is raking in award nominations