Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights.

Join host Annie Kane and commercial writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week.

This week, they discuss:

• Why commercial finance is the buzz of the moment
• What's blowing out lender turnaround times
• Athena's bridging finance innovation

And much more!

As Australia's private credit sector continues to grow, operators such as Aquamore provide brokers with an alternative for specialised situations.

In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Aquamore, we speak with Matthew Porch, head of distribution at the lender, to unpack the latest developments in the private credit space and discuss how brokers can make the most of these opportunities.

Tune in to discover:

• The types of transactions currently seeing the strongest demand.
• What the future holds for private credit amid increased regulatory scrutiny.
• How Aquamore differentiates itself from other private lenders.

And much more!

As director of Sydney-based brokerage The Asset Finance Shop, Colin Evans is dedicated to finding tailored solutions for small businesses.

In this episode of The Adviser's Winner's Showcase, we catch up with the broker who leads the team nominated for Asset Finance Brokerage of the Year at the 2025 Commercial Finance Awards to discuss:

• His approach to asset finance broking and what drives his passion for helping small businesses.
• How he manages a high-performing team and builds strong relationships with lenders.
• The importance of trust, integrity, and leadership in business success.

And much more!

Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights.

Join host Annie Kane and senior journalist Will Paige as they review the news of the week.

This week, they discuss:

• What's driving record levels of investor lending.
• The MFAA's open letter to the banks.
• How major bank broker flows are diverging.

And much more!

As one of Australia's leading SME lenders, Prospa delivers practical, tech-driven solutions that help brokers support their clients and ease cash flow pressures.

In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Prospa, we speak with Roberto Sanz, general manager of sales and partnerships at the lender, about the key trends shaping the SME sector as we move into the holiday season and how technology is empowering brokers to provide smarter, faster finance solutions.

Tune in to discover:

• The key forces driving demand for SME finance today.
• How innovations like Prospa IQ can help brokers overcome common challenges in the SME space.
• Details on Prospa's new end-of-year promotion for broker partners.

And much more!

Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights.

Join host Annie Kane, commercial content writer Ben Squires, and senior journalist Will Paige as they review the news of the week.

This week, they discuss:

• The fallout from the November RBA rate decision.
• Westpac's revelation it is focusing on proprietary.
• The first look into uptake of the government's expanded deposit scheme.

And much more!

For more than 30 years, MSA National has been transforming the loan documentation process – partnering with some of Australia's largest lenders to make settlements faster, smoother, and more seamless for brokers and their clients.

In this episode of In Focus, we speak with MSA National founder and CEO Sam Makhoul and Sergio Delvescovo, national sales manager for the broker channel and former head of lending operations at ING Australia. They discuss how MSA's partnerships have helped drive efficiency, lift broker satisfaction scores, and reduce ING Australia's average settlement time from 24 days to just 10–12 days.

Tune in to discover:

• Three things that brokers can do for faster settlements.
• How MSA's products have transformed the broker and customer experience.
• The borrower story that made Makhoul cry and how that shaped the MSA culture.

And much more!

Former consultant Chris Dodson made the switch to mortgage broking two years ago after being told, "If you're gonna fail, fail fast and go for it." He has since grown his brokerage from the bottom up, using community connections for advice and to generate leads.

In this episode of the New Broker podcast, host Will Paige sits down with the Sydney-based broker to find out how he made the switch to broking and his plans for future growth.

Tune in to find out:

• The importance of mentorship.
• The tech he's using to grow his brokerage.
• The one piece of advice he'd give to brokers just starting out.

And much more!

Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights.

Join The Adviser's commercial content writer Ben Squires and senior journalist Will Paige as they review the news of the week.

This week, they discuss:

• Higher-than-expected quarterly inflation data.
• Forecasts ahead of next week's rate decision.
• Big announcements and a leadership change.

And much more!

Former financial planner Son Pham's career continues to go from strength to strength, and now, as managing director of Rethink Financing, he leads a growing team of commercial brokers.

In this episode of The Adviser's Winner Showcase, we catch up with the Commercial Broker of the Year at the Australian Broking Awards 2025 to discuss:

• His approach to commercial broking and what he finds most rewarding.
• Why getting the fundamentals right is crucial in the broking industry.
• His journey as a mentor and how he's shaping the next generation of commercial brokers at Rethink Financing.

And much more!