The Adviser Podcast Network

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The Adviser Podcast Network brings together the best of the Australian broking industry within one dedicated platform – delivering brokers professional development advice and top tips on running a successful broking business. Lead by editor Annie Kane, The Adviser Podcast Network includes a number of focused programs, including: Elite Broker: Interviews with Australia's leading brokers to uncover their career progression, how they're operating a busy broker business, and their top tips for brokers looking to run a successful brokerage. In Focus: Looking at one particular theme, segment or trend impacting the broking industry, In Focus aims to help brokers keep across the latest developments in the space. Also discover what's impacting the property market in What's Making Headlines and tune in to discover more about leading brokers in the Awards Finalist Showcase! Subscribe today and receive each new podcast direct to your podcast player. For further information visit www.theadviser.com.au or email editor@theadviser.com.au.

  1. 1d ago

    What's Making Headlines – Hundreds caught up in mortgage probe

    AUSTRAC has referred over 200 entities, including brokers, lawyers, and accountants, to authorities over suspected mortgage fraud following a major operation. But that is just the tip of the iceberg in a week packed with massive industry updates. Join host Annie Kane, commercial content writer Ben Squires, and senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian break down what AUSTRAC has discovered in its latest mortgage fraud probe, which has uncovered potentially hundreds of millions in suspected fraud, and the vulnerabilities being exposed across the lending sector. This week, they discuss: What AUSTRAC uncovered in Operation Claw. The widespread pullback in nationwide mortgage demand. The government's long-awaited CSLR overhaul. And much more! News stories mentioned: AUSTRAC refers brokers to authorities in mortgage fraud probe https://www.theadviser.com.au/broker/48830-austrac-refers-brokers-to-authorities-in-mortgage-fraud-probe Associations urge united action on mortgage fraud response https://www.theadviser.com.au/compliance/48833-associations-urge-united-action-on-mortgage-fraud-response Home loan commitments plummet as investor lending slumps https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/48814-home-loan-commitments-plummet-as-investor-lending-slumps Property downturn extends into regional Australia https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/48826-property-downturn-extends-into-regional-australia Number of FHBs with 5% deposit loans in negative equity revealed https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/48819-number-of-fhbs-with-5-deposit-loans-in-negative-equity-revealed Viridian mothballs Smartmove brand, relaunches broking business https://www.theadviser.com.au/broker/48823-viridian-mothballs-smartmove-brand-launches-new-broking-business Government announces major changes to CSLR https://www.theadviser.com.au/broker/48835-government-announces-major-changes-to-cslr

    What's Making Headlines – Hundreds caught up in mortgage probe
  2. Aug 14

    What's Making Headlines – When will the cash rate start falling?

    With inflation target timelines pushed out to 2028, hopes for interest rate reductions any time soon are dwindling – but some lenders are already dropping rates out of cycle. Join host Annie Kane and senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian as they examine the biggest stories shaping the finance broking space this week. This week, they discuss: Why the RBA held the cash rate in August and why rate cuts may not be coming any time soon. What the latest predictions on house price corrections mean for broker clients. CBA's turnaround in broker flows. And much more! Featured stories: RBA cash rate decision https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/48792-rba-reveals-latest-cash-rate-decision-2 Michele Bullock on potential higher rates https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/48795-bullock-flags-quite-possible-path-to-higher-rates Equifax softening mortgage demand https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/48785-mortgage-slump-spreads-across-every-state-and-age-group What the banks have been seeing in flows: Westpac: https://www.theadviser.com.au/lender/48783-mortgage-applications-fall-at-westpac-as-proprietary-share-dips CBA: https://www.theadviser.com.au/lender/48797-cba-broker-flows-rise-as-mortgage-applications-fall ANZ: https://www.theadviser.com.au/lender/48805-anz-applications-slide-as-suncorp-mortgage-book-contracts Interesting data from Agile/Cotality on broker communications https://www.theadviser.com.au/broker/48777-many-brokers-still-quiet-between-client-conversations Congratulations to ABA finalists https://www.theadviser.com.au/broker/48801-finalists-revealed-for-australian-broking-awards-2026

    What's Making Headlines – When will the cash rate start falling?
  3. Aug 7

    What's Making Headlines – The largest ever mortgage book sale

    History was made this week as HSBC sold its Australian loan book to Blackstone in what is believed to be the largest home loan portfolio transaction globally. From banks selling their loan books to tax reform clarity, join host Annie Kane, commercial content writer Ben Squires, and senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian as they review the biggest news in mortgage and finance broking this week. This week, they discuss: HSBC's departure from the Australian residential mortgage market. Macquarie and RAMS both complete loan book sales. The first non-bank joins the 5 per cent Deposit scheme. And much more! Featured stories: HSBC to sell Australian home loan book to Blackstone https://www.theadviser.com.au/lender/48741-hsbc-to-sell-australian-home-loan-book-to-blackstone Household Capital completes Macquarie reverse mortgage acquisition https://www.theadviser.com.au/lender/48761-household-capital-seals-macquarie-reverse-mortgage-deal Westpac completes RAMS mortgage book sale https://www.theadviser.com.au/lender/48752-westpac-completes-rams-mortgage-book-sale First non-bank joins 5% Deposit Scheme https://www.theadviser.com.au/lender/48749-first-non-bank-joins-5-deposit-scheme Mortgage demand dives as hardship climbs https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/48753-mortgage-demand-dives-as-hardship-climbs  Complaints hit record highs as banking dominates case load https://www.theadviser.com.au/compliance/48760-complaints-hit-record-highs-as-finance-dominates-caseload Treasury revises tax overhaul after releasing new carve-outs https://www.theadviser.com.au/broker/48765-treasury-revises-tax-overhaul-after-releasing-new-carve-outs

    What's Making Headlines – The largest ever mortgage book sale

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The Adviser Podcast Network brings together the best of the Australian broking industry within one dedicated platform – delivering brokers professional development advice and top tips on running a successful broking business. Lead by editor Annie Kane, The Adviser Podcast Network includes a number of focused programs, including: Elite Broker: Interviews with Australia's leading brokers to uncover their career progression, how they're operating a busy broker business, and their top tips for brokers looking to run a successful brokerage. In Focus: Looking at one particular theme, segment or trend impacting the broking industry, In Focus aims to help brokers keep across the latest developments in the space. Also discover what's impacting the property market in What's Making Headlines and tune in to discover more about leading brokers in the Awards Finalist Showcase! Subscribe today and receive each new podcast direct to your podcast player. For further information visit www.theadviser.com.au or email editor@theadviser.com.au.

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