Monthly Archives: December 2016

FBAA continues consultation over ASIC funding model

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) remains in ongoing discussions with Treasury and key profile industry stakeholders regarding the proposed funding model for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Under its second proposed funding model delivered to industry last month, … Continue reading

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Brokers warn car buyers to have finance pre-approved before purchasing

The peak body for Australia’s finance brokers is urging car buyers to do their due diligence and use a reputable lending professional when accessing finance for motor vehicle purchases. Executive Director of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) Peter … Continue reading

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Broker body supports Ombudsman amalgamation

The peak body representing Australia’s finance brokers has endorsed some of the key elements of the Ramsay Review’s interim report on external dispute resolution. The report recommends a single industry Ombudsman scheme for credit, financial, investment and small business disputes … Continue reading

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Broker winner picks FBAA as his membership of choice

The winner of the National Finance Brokers Day (NFBD) ‘So You Think You Can Broker’ online contest has chosen the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) to fulfil his membership needs. Bernard Desmond is a private broker having made the … Continue reading

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Brokers advice on mortgages as bank interest rates rise

With major lenders currently raising their interest rates, the peak body representing Australia’s finance brokers is urging mortgage holders to consider the option of changing from variable to a fixed rate. Peter White, Executive Director of the Finance Brokers Association … Continue reading

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FBAA award winners cross age barriers

Industry veterans and rising stars of the broking industry were honoured at the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) Industry Awards held during a glittering Gala Dinner at Movie World last week. The inaugural Awards of Supremacy recognised the finance … Continue reading

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