The Adviser Podcast Network

Despite only becoming a broker 18 months ago, Aussie broker Dominy (Dom) Vaughan has been quickly establishing himself as a successful broker in Liverpool, NSW.

In this episode of New Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with Vaughan from Aussie Liverpool to discuss how and why he made the transition from hospitality to broking, what he learned during the Aussie Broker Academy, and the tools and tech he's using that help him write a loan in an hour.

Tune in to find out:

• How he generates leads in every location.
• The main misconceptions he's busting about the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme.
• The growing popularity of buyer's agents.

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.

In this special, cross-over episode with Momentum's property brands, host Annie Kane is joined by Phil Tarrant, SPI director, and REB managing editor Liam Garman, as they review the news of the week.

This week, they discuss:

• Whether APRA will bring further limits on investor lending.
• Why concerns are mounting about unlicensed advice from buyer's agents.
• The problems with the government's 5 per cent Deposit Scheme.

And much more!

From payments to policy, few roles carry as much responsibility and visibility as that of Michelle McPhee, assistant governor (business services) at the Reserve Bank of Australia.

In this candid conversation from the Women in Finance Summit 2025, host Annie Kane sits down with the central banker to discover the leadership lessons she's learned navigating high-stakes decisions, career pivots, and a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Tune in to find out:

• How she built confidence and resilience in complex roles.
• The pivotal moments that shaped her leadership journey at the RBA.
• Her advice for women aspiring to be senior leaders in finance.

And much more!

Earlier this year, Katie Thomas from Focus Finance took out the top spot of the Elite Broker Ranking 2025 – Residential, becoming the first woman to do so.

In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with the Hunter Valley-based broker to find out how she wrote $496 million in residential loans over the last financial year, with her broker colleagues also writing substantial volumes.

Tune in to find out:

• How her relationship-first, self-sourced lead generation model works.
• How her brokerage manages to lodge nearly 1,000 applications a year.
• Her advice for building a successful, rapidly growing brokerage.

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 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!