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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

Preparing to diversify the workforce by Melanie Mingas
PwC has advised its major clients that diversity legislation could be on the horizon in Australia. However, as women in the finance industry observe, ticking boxes is only half the story
The countries driving inbound investment by AB
The last year saw a steep increase in Australian property deals originating in the UK and US. Ansarada CEO, Sam Riley, discusses the key trends
All eyes on Tas by Melanie Mingas
As the good times end in Sydney and Melbourne, those in search of better deals are heading south. But as Tasmania is starting to discover, more people means more demand on a limited supply
Managing change and staying ahead by AB
HomeStart’s Deborah Dickson shares her tips for managing everything from regulation to digitisation
Checking in on Sedgwick by Nicola Middlemiss
How are the banks progressing on remuneration reforms?
Brokers and the bubble by Otiena Ellwand
Are brokers exacerbating the risks in the housing market?