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FBAA announces membership numbers, appointments and ASIC figures

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has announced its 2021-22 financial year membership figures along with an executive staff shake up and some surprising industry statistics. The association’s membership as at 30 June stands at 10,093, an increase of … Continue reading

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Statement from Peter White AM, managing director of the FBAA Re: ALP election win

On behalf of the FBAA I extend my congratulations to incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party for their election win. The FBAA has enjoyed a close relationship with the ALP over many years while in opposition … Continue reading

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Is there gender bias in our industry?

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) will tackle the issue of gender bias as part of its annual International Women’s Day (IWD) event which will be held in Brisbane and live streamed nationally on March 8. In keeping with … Continue reading

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Survey predicts looming disaster when interest rates rise

As talk of interest rises increases, a national “Australian mortgage and rental affordability survey” has predicted dire consequences for the economy, finding that the majority of Australian borrowers and renters could not meet a mortgage or rent increase equivalent to … Continue reading

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FBAA AGM: New board members, member commendations and announcement of the best year in history

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) held its annual general meeting today and announced a record financial year and significant member growth. FBAA managing director Peter White AM has told the AGM that the association has had its best … Continue reading

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Technology driving broker futures

Managing director of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) Peter White AM says while the industry will always emphasise in-person relationships with customers where possible, technology will advance business growth. He was speaking following the launch of the FBAA’s … Continue reading

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Brokers urged to take a break on September 9

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has called on brokers across the entire industry to take a short time out on September 9, the annual R U OK? Day.  Managing director of the FBAA Peter White AM says the past … Continue reading

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FBAA corrects claims of brokers leaving the industry

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) says recent claims in the industry media that a high number of brokers are closing shop are not correct, with managing director Peter White AM pointing out that those making the claims are … Continue reading

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Broking industry must vaccinate

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has called on brokers to get vaccinated to protect themselves and the industry at large. FBAA managing director Peter White AM said brokers have a high level of interaction with the community including … Continue reading

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FBAA reschedules 2021 national conference set for July due to new COVID threat

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has rescheduled its 2021 National Industry Conference due to recent border restrictions and lockdowns across the country caused by the highly contagious Delta Strain of COVID-19. The conference, which usually sees around 1000 people from across the … Continue reading

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