Group doubling down on Australian operations amidst successful expansion over the Tasman Sea
New appointment "honoured" to hold role in federation promoting global broker collaboration
Three out of five small business owners agree improved cashflow would help “weather” unknown future
CEO and treasurer both highlight group's wide appeal evidenced in "global investor base"
A new public reporting regime will see brokers offer key info to consumers while aggregators and lenders report to ASIC
Areas of worry around a new government include impacts on mortgage sales, changes to negative gearing and tighter immigration policies
The forum has proposed brokers pay upfront based on amount drawn down and have clarified the industry’s stance on withholding trail
Limitations in the terms of reference make it highly unlikely that brokers will be the target of the upcoming Royal Commission
Four consumer groups have praised the Forum’s six principles as the right step forward but have called for more clarity around trail
The Combined Industry Forum has come up with a reform package containing six principles in response to the ASIC broker rem review