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. 7h ago

    What's Making Headlines – Retention tactics in the spotlight

    Retention tactics came under renewed scrutiny this week, with Macquarie Equity Research's latest broker survey revealing concerns that some lenders are holding back their strongest retention offers until a discharge is lodged. In this week's episode of What's Making Headlines, The Adviser's senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian and commercial content writer Ben Squires examine the findings and explore how borrower retention has become a major source of friction between lenders and the broker channel. The team also unpacks the latest APRA ADI statistics and other industry developments, including a new lender joining the federal government's Help to Buy scheme. This week, they discuss: New research showing prospective buyers increasingly want support from brokers. A non-bank lender's projections for commercial broker market share. What the RBA's latest Financial Stability Review reveals about the market. And much more!

    What's Making Headlines – Retention tactics in the spotlight

  2. 2d ago

    In Focus: What brokers and investors need to know about private credit

    Private credit can provide flexibility for borrowers, but getting the right outcome requires careful structuring, clear communication, and a strong focus on the exit strategy. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Greenlink Capital, CEO Kiro Georgy and chief investment officer Rory Gazarian explore the evolving private credit market, including what brokers need to know to approach this lending segment with confidence and what investors should consider when assessing private credit as an asset class. They also unpack Greenlink's approach and explain why the quality of due diligence behind each deal is critical to ensuring returns are appropriately matched to risk. Tune in to hear: Where private credit can provide an alternative to traditional bank lending and how it is emerging as an asset class for investors. How the lender assesses risk, structures multiple exit strategies, and undertakes due diligence on each deal. Why transparency, reliability, and accountability are central to Greenlink's proposition. And much more!

    In Focus: What brokers and investors need to know about private credit

  3. 3d ago

    New Broker – Why this former tradie turned broker is scaling a team and charging a fee for service

    What makes a successful property investor turn into a high-volume broker? For Jack Williams, founder of Insightful Capital, maxing out his own borrowing capacity was the ultimate catalyst to master the financial system and become a broker. Having transitioned from a background in plumbing, electrical trades, and corporate project management three years ago, Williams has built a fully remote, investor-focused brokerage writing hundreds of loans a year. In this edition of New Broker, host Annie Kane discovers how he built his business from day one, why he bucked industry trends by charging a fee for service, and how he's now transitioning off the tools to coach a high-performing team of brokers. Tune in to find out: How he has standardised systems, processes, and remote operations early on. Why he charges a fee for service. The hiring strategy that saw him recruit top-producing brokers. And much more!

    New Broker – Why this former tradie turned broker is scaling a team and charging a fee for service

  4. Oct 2

    What's Making Headlines – Cash rate hits 15-year high

    The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked the cash rate again this week, taking it to a 15-year high. But that was just one of the big stories shaping the mortgage and finance broking space. In this week's episode of What's Making Headlines, The Adviser's senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian and content writer Ben Squires unpack some of the biggest stories from the week. They discuss the RBA's latest 25-basis-point rate hike and what governor Michele Bullock's latest comments could mean for rates and broker conversations. Other topics include: ASIC's upcoming review of lender controls. Updates on brokers' share of the CSLR special levy. Solo brokers losing ground as business pressures build. And much more! News stories mentioned: RBA announces latest cash rate call https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/49001-rba-announces-latest-cash-rate-call-2 Bullock labels current rate 'restrictive' yet says more hikes possible https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/49004-bullock-labels-current-rate-restrictive-yet-says-more-hikes-possible Westpac joins ANZ in forecasting November hike https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/49010-westpac-joins-anz-in-forecasting-november-hike Associations urge early loan reviews after rate hike https://www.theadviser.com.au/growth/49002-associations-urge-early-loan-reviews-after-rate-hike ASIC to review introducer programs and lender oversight of brokers https://www.theadviser.com.au/broker/49005-asic-to-review-introducer-programs-lender-oversight-of-brokers Draft CSLR special levy slammed as brokers face hefty share https://www.theadviser.com.au/growth/48984-draft-cslr-special-levy-revealed-as-brokers-face-hefty-share Solo brokers lose ground as business pressures build https://www.theadviser.com.au/broker/48995-solo-broker-share-falls-as-business-pressures-build Over 80% of brokers report investor inquiry plunge https://www.theadviser.com.au/broker/49000-over-80-of-brokers-report-investor-enquiry-plunge

    What's Making Headlines – Cash rate hits 15-year high

  5. Sep 29

    Women in Finance Podcast: Leading the way in commercial finance

    Of all finance sectors, commercial finance is perhaps the most male dominated. But Melissa Ashcroft, managing director of AAA Mortgages and Altura Funding, has been making a name for herself as a leading name in complex construction finance. In this candid conversation ahead of the Women in Finance Summit 2026, host Annie Kane sits down with the award-winning commercial finance broker to unpack how she established her authority in male-dominated commercial finance, how she is scaling her two businesses, and how she balances innovation with authentic leadership. Tune in to find out: Her approach to winning major deals and building key referral partnerships. Practical strategies for navigating market pivots amid a changing economy. Her advice for female entrepreneurs aiming to step up, stand out, and build lasting success. And much more!

    Women in Finance Podcast: Leading the way in commercial finance

  6. Sep 25

    What's Making Headlines – ASIC puts private credit on notice

    From ASIC issuing stern warnings to private credit providers to the ongoing challenges in housing feasibility, this week's news highlights the ongoing headwinds impacting the property and mortgage market. Join host Annie Kane and senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: ASIC's crackdown on private credit funds over transparency concerns and upcoming enforcement action. New MFAA research showing nearly half of broker clients are struggling to refinance due to servicing constraints. RAMS' $29 million settlement for its class action with former franchisees And much more! News stories mentioned: News stories mentioned: ASIC private lending probe and action UDIA on supply and valuation issues https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/48978-udia-warns-smsf-and-budget-changes-threatens-supply RAMS pays nearly $30m over franchise terminations  https://www.theadviser.com.au/lender/48980-rams-reaches-29-6m-deal-over-franchise-terminations MFAA broker survey 50% cant refinance https://www.theadviser.com.au/broker/48982-near-50-of-broker-clients-unable-to-refinance 40% of prospective FHBs want expert help https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/48979-40-of-prospective-fhbs-want-expert-help Bragg on super at Financial Services Council https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/48974-bragg-suggests-super-should-be-accessible-for-mortgages-2 New Senate inquiry into offset failures https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/48964-senate-launches-inquiry-into-bank-offset-failures-asic-flaws Finalists for Women in Finance announced  https://www.theadviser.com.au/broker/48972-women-in-finance-awards-2026-finalists-revealed Cash rate forecasts for next week https://www.theadviser.com.au/borrower/48969-anz-predicts-back-to-back-hikes-as-majors-tip-september-rise

    What's Making Headlines – ASIC puts private credit on notice

  7. Sep 22

    New Broker – Why this young investor became a broker

    Buying two properties by age 20 and going viral in a QR code box on the streets of Sydney isn't your typical entry into mortgage broking. But for Sinead Grant, a new broker with Flint Group, taking bold risks and speaking directly to the next generation of property investors is all in a day's work. In this episode of New Broker, host Annie Kane catches up with the Sydney-based broker to discuss how she settled nearly a dozen loans in her first year of broking, how she leverages social media to educate 16-year-olds on property, and why she relies heavily on back-end support and tech to build her personal brand. Tune in to find out: How she safely leveraged her inner circle and social media to generate her first leads. The key strategies she uses to maintain strong referral partner relationships. Her tips for new brokers on overcoming early income stress and staying the course. And much more!

    New Broker – Why this young investor became a broker

  8. Sep 18

    What's Making Headlines – Mortgage demand dips ahead of cash rate call

    Mortgage demand is continuing to slide across key borrower segments, while crude oil prices and rising inflation are adding to uncertainty ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) September meeting next week. So, what could the shifting market mean for brokers? In this episode of What's Making Headlines, The Adviser's senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian and commercial content writer Ben Squires break down the latest developments shaping the mortgage markets – and what brokers should be watching in the months ahead. They also discuss: Fresh scrutiny of the private lending sectors. New technology being rolled out by leading aggregators. Submissions opening for the 2027 Better Business Awards. And much more!

    What's Making Headlines – Mortgage demand dips ahead of cash rate call
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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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  • Creator
    Momentum Media
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    800
  • Rating
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