Monthly Archives: May 2017

Finance brokers back new financial complaints authority

The new Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) being planned by the federal government will be good for consumers, according to the peak body representing Australia’s finance brokers, the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA). The formation of AFCA has been … Continue reading

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Union broker pay plan misses the mark

A suggestion by the Finance Sector Union (FSU) to restructure brokers’ incomes is flawed, according to the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA). The union believes there should be a universal income structure for bank employed mortgage salespeople and external … Continue reading

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Banks urged not to pass on tax costs to borrowers

A new $6.2 billion levy over four years on the top five banks contained in the federal budget has been cautiously welcomed by the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA), but it warns the decision could backfire on borrowers if … Continue reading

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