The Adviser Podcast Network

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC's) long-awaited review into the best interests duty (BID) landed this week, prompting plenty of discussion across the mortgage broking industry. In this episode of What's Making Headlines, The Adviser's senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian and commercial content writer Ben Squires unpack the review and the immediate response from broke...

From starting out on the retail shop floor to spending years as CEO of iconic Australian brands Sportsgirl and Sussan, Colleen Callander has built a career in leadership while helping others build their own through her mentorship platform, Mentor Me Women. Ahead of her keynote at the Women in Finance Summit 2026, the transformational leader joins host Annie Kane to discuss her approach to leadersh...

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 ex...

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...

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, inves...

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 l...

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 ho...

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 a...

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 ho...

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 S...

Commercial finance is rarely a one-size-fits-all proposition, with businesses at different stages and with different needs requiring tailored solutions. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Shift, director – broker distribution, Andrew Wagg, and general manager, small business division, Natasha Brown, unpack how the lender tailors its approach across customer segments, from small businesses t...

After more than a decade in lending and several years in aggregation, James Brett, principal broker at Truly Finance, made the move into broking and started up his own brokerage five years ago. Key to James' success has been building a business that he can be proud of, expanding the Truly Finance team to eight people, all while being a wellness champion and mental health advocate. Tune in to find...

The latest arrests in the mortgage fraud probe have been confirmed, with police now having seized $95 million in assets. Join host Annie Kane, commercial content writer Ben Squires, and senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: Major arrests in a multimillion-dollar loan fraud probe targeting accountants and criminal syndicates. Rate hike...

What does it take to move from the lender side of the fence to building an elite, high-volume brokerage? Chris Raymond, founder of Unconditional Finance, joins host Annie Kane to share how he leveraged his back-office BDM expertise to scale a high-performing Sydney brokerage, structure his team, and build a succession plan that allows him to step completely off the tools. Tune in to find out: How...

Mortgage brokers are writing a record proportion of home loans in Australia, as more borrowers turn to the channel for credit advice in a changing market. But how high can market share get? Join host Annie Kane, commercial content writer Ben Squires, and senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: How mortgage brokers secured 81.6 per cent o...

Specialist lending is no longer simply a solution for borrowers with impaired credit, with self-employed borrowers, investors, and customers with more complex financial circumstances increasingly looking beyond the mainstream lenders. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Bluestone Home Loans, head of non-standard lending Aaron Taylor unpacks the forces changing the specialist lending landscap...

What does it take to transform a single-operator set-up into a high-performing, scalable brokerage? Building a resilient business requires completely different playbooks depending on your career stage. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane interviews Mortgage Choice franchise owner Luke Camilleri to discover how he went from faxing loan deals in a solo office to running an elite 11-pers...

With inflation proving stickier than expected and the RBA adopting a more hawkish tone in its latest minutes, several major banks have completely rewritten their rate calls. So, could borrowers face another rate hike as early as September? Join host Annie Kane, commercial content writer Ben Squires, and senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian as they review the latest CPI figures along with the big...

Refinance activity is soaring as property dynamics shift, creating a goldmine of opportunity for brokers who know where to look When federal budgets change and market pressures mount, adaptable brokers don't slow down – they pivot.  In this episode of In Focus, Annie Kane talks with Sergio Delvescovo, national sales manager broker at ING Australia, about how market volatility, new tax realities, a...

What drives a senior healthcare manager overseeing 300 support workers to leave executive life and step into mortgage broking? Gold Coast-based broker James Allen, co-founder of Coastal Financial Consultants, made that exact leap after a decade spanning insurance broking and disability support management. Having crossed the first-year mark in his broking career, he brings a fresh perspective on cl...

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 lat...

What happens when a deal looks perfect on paper until a last-minute valuation shortfall, stamp duty gap, or LMI threshold threatens to derail it completely? In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Latitude Financial, host Annie Kane speaks with Natasha Murray, general manager, broker and partnerships at Latitude Financial, about how brokers can solve funding shortfalls and help more clients achi...

With 257 high-achieving finalists revealed across 29 categories, competition for the 16th annual Australian Broking Awards has reached a record high. But which brokers are among the country's elite residential brokers, commercial brokers, asset finance brokers, and what are the top aggregators doing to succeed in this market? Hosts Annie Kane and Charlie Tchetchenian detail some of the broker fina...

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 c...

For mortgage brokers, uncovering new revenue opportunities doesn't always mean finding new clients – it can mean helping existing clients take the next step in their property journey. Julian Fadini, founder of PRPTY 360, joins In Focus to explore the current investor landscape and why experienced investors are looking beyond the market noise to identify opportunities. He also unpacks how PRPTY 360...