Author Archives: CRC Public Relations

Following more than two years of discussions between the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) and the federal government around the subject of unfair clawbacks and net of offset commissions, a groundbreaking meeting took place on Monday that offers hope … Continue reading →

Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) managing director Peter White AM says the industry should stop chest beating about its market share, and declared that his focus was on continuing to advance the sector, push for the changes that matter, … Continue reading →

Finance and mortgage brokers should be aware that the government’s new Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) was rolled out in early April and understand the details around the scheme, according to the Finance Brokers Association of Australia’s managing director … Continue reading →

With around only 50 per cent of mortgages in New Zealand written by finance and mortgage advisers (as brokers are known there), there are enormous opportunities for Aussie brokers to expand across the ditch, according to the Finance Brokers Association … Continue reading →

Friday’s decision by the NSW Supreme Court to uphold the decision by Revenue NSW to charge Loan Market payroll tax retrospectively to 2012 sets a dangerous precedent for aggregators and other states, according to the Finance Brokers Association of Australia … Continue reading →

While there is talk that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may consider cutting interest rates today, Australia’s finance and mortgage brokers’ peak body says it’s unlikely. Managing director of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia Peter White AM said … Continue reading →

Startling new research has shown that while many Australian borrowers are struggling under the pressure of steep interest rate rises, others are taking advantage of the rate increases to invest in property. The ‘Consumer Access to Mortgages 2023 report’ by … Continue reading →

In a groundbreaking move, the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has announced the appointment of its first national commercial and asset manager, heralding a new era for commercial and asset brokers. Renee Tocco, a highly respected and experienced finance … Continue reading →

Only days after the governor of the Reserve Bank (RBA) told a conference in Hong Kong that Australian households are “in a pretty good position”, new research highlights the worsening financial position of many Australians as they battle with rising … Continue reading →

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has created the new senior executive role of chief development officer (CDO) to place a greater emphasis on growth and member services. Joanna James will commence in the role later this month and … Continue reading →