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The (new) rules of engagement
Examining the draft Mortgage Brokers Bill and what it could mean for brokers and borrowers
The missed opportunities in data
Embracing data is crucial to delivering best customer outcomes - as well as protecting the future of the industry

Counting the cost of responsible lending
Following the shock ruling that saw ASIC’s responsible lending case dismissed by a judge, Australian Broker examines what the decision could mean for the future of expense verification and the ability of lenders to accurately predict serviceability
Property investment: the reality behind the numbers
Investor activity in the residential property market has taken multiple hits over recent years, the latest being a 3.4% decline in returns in FY18/19, compared with a rally of 11.4% on ASX investments. Australian Broker examines the situation and where the opportunities lie for brokers

Romancing the loan writers by Melanie Mingas
The big four banks are moving on from royal commission - and asking brokers to come with them
The end of easy money by Melanie Mingas
A new set of rules around credit cards could see thousands of consumers forced to consolidate their debts
Reacting to the royal commission by Melanie Mingas
Brokers have their say on the royal commission's interim report
The challenger bank by Melanie Mingas
The newly merged Finsure and Goldfields Money will provide lending solutions via broker distribution, but with a digital twist. Goldfields Money executive director and CEO Simon Lyons explains
Talking trail by Melanie Mingas
Trail Homes founder Nick Young explains how brokers can cash in on their trail book
Raising the bar for SME lending by Melanie Mingas
Australian Broker examines the benefits of the new Code of Lending for Australia's 2.1m SMEs