mortgage brokers

Policy & Regulation

Banks defy FOFA approach for mortgage brokers

The banks-sponsored Sedgewick Retail Remuneration Review has revealed a banking sector reluctant to apply FOFA norms to mortgage brokering lest they lose market share....

Policy & Regulation

Fintech not a threat to mortgage brokers

Unlike many industry professionals, Australian mortgage brokers do not have to fear the rise of fintech, according to a senior figure....

Policy & Regulation

Keep calm and keep taking commissions — brokers told

At least one mortgage broker is confident that, unlike financial planning commissions, ASIC will not use its current review to kick mortgage commissions into touch....

Financial planning

Bankers’ hours no longer suit

Consumers’ desire for convenience means that typical nine to five hours are no longer suitable with clients seeking advice outside the traditional working day, YBR believ...