The Adviser

10/10/2025

Would you take out a loan from a brand you’ve never heard of? 🤔

That’s the challenge facing wholesale independent aggregators... broker clients might see a name like Connective Loans and think, “Who are these people?”

In this week’s episode, Annie & Ben unpack:
💰 The latest NZ cash rate forecast with February tipped as the first chance for a rate cut.
🚫 The first disqualifications under the Financial Accountability Regime.
🏦 What’s happening across Westpac NZ, trail commissions, and major aggregator acquisitions.

🎧 Listen to the newest episode here: https://bit.ly/445M3YE

10/10/2025

The boards of the MFAA and CAFBA have met to discuss the next phase of the associations’ strategic partnership.

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The boards of the MFAA and CAFBA have met to discuss the next phase of the associations’ strategic partnership following the signing of a memorandum of understanding to jointly collaborate.

10/10/2025

Major bank ANZ has welcomed a new group executive for its Australian retail bank, as well as a new group CRO and group CIO.

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ANZ has welcomed a new group executive for its Australian retail bank, as well as a new group CRO and group CIO.

09/10/2025

Being named among Australia’s Top 25 Brokerages goes beyond recognition. It positions your business at the top of the market, elevates your reputation, and can help attract new clients.

Celebrate your team’s perseverance, dedication, and results by submitting your entry today. Show the industry what makes your brokerage one of the best.

Send in your numbers today! https://bit.ly/4pQjCXC

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09/10/2025

The ASX-listed aggregator has taken a minority equity position in a Brisbane-based asset finance brokerage, as it continues its broker investments program.

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The ASX-listed aggregator has taken a minority equity position in a Brisbane-based asset finance brokerage, as it continues its broker investments program.

09/10/2025

Helping someone secure their dream home isn’t just about numbers, it’s about life-changing moments.🏡✨
Ankur Ahluwalia shares with Annie on the New Broker Podcast how every approval feels like a win for both broker and client.

🙌 From tears of joy to building wealth, this is why broking matters.

For the full episode head to the link in bio!

09/10/2025

The major aggregator has confirmed that Connective Home Loans will now fall under a new brand identity.

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The major aggregator has confirmed that Connective Home Loans will now fall under a new brand identity.

08/10/2025

***BREAKING NEWS** The former CEO and a non-executive director of collapsed neobank Xinja Bank have become the first people to be disqualified by ASIC for failing to comply with accountability obligations. Find out more on The Adviser:
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The former CEO and a non-executive director of collapsed neobank Xinja Bank have become the first people to be disqualified by ASIC for failing to comply with accountability obligations.

08/10/2025

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08/10/2025

: Host Annie Kane sits down with Zakariah Rahman, lending executive at Maxiron Capital, to unpack the current trends in commercial finance landscape, and how private lenders are helping broker clients support more businesses. Tune in: https://bit.ly/3IAzQn3

08/10/2025

People First Bank – the mutual banking group comprising People's Choice Credit Union and Heritage Bank since 2023 – has revealed that it grew its residential lending book to over $21 billion in FY25. Read more about how they did it on The Adviser

The banking group has seen its book grow to over $21 billion, noting its lending upgrades are helping it accelerate approvals.

08/10/2025

MA Money has expanded its product range with the launch of three new loan offerings to its broker network.

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The non-bank lender has expanded its product range with the launch of three new loan offerings to its broker network.