MFAA urges brokers to attend Trying Forward 2024 occasion

The Mortgage and Finance Affiliation of Australia (MFAA) has referred to as on brokers to mark their calendars and attend its digital private improvement (PD) day referred to as Trying Forward 2024.

On February 14, the occasion, free for MFAA members and value three CPD factors, gives brokers the possibility to get the within scoop on what’s in retailer for the trade in 2024 and set themselves up for achievement.

Dan Walsh (pictured above), MFAA government – skilled improvement and membership engagement, mentioned brokers will acquire insights into each the 2024 financial outlook and regulatory priorities, in addition to uncover methods for leveraging know-how and AI to their benefit.

“At Trying Forward we’ll be listening to from authorities and regulators on what they’re specializing in this yr,” Walsh mentioned. “We’ve obtained an financial replace and we’re excited particularly to listen to instantly from brokers on how they’re utilizing AI and know-how of their companies.

“This occasion is on-line, so all of our members have the chance to affix in on the dialog.”

Why would possibly brokers attend Trying Forward 2024? 

Trying Forward 2024 boasts a power-packed program that includes main voices in finance, economics, and know-how, together with trade movers and shakers.

Get the financial lowdown

Hear from assistant treasurer and minister for finance Stephen Jones MP in a particular presentation and ANZ senior economist Adelaide Timbrell as they delve into what 2024 holds for the economic system and mortgage market.

Navigate the regulatory panorama

Keep forward of the curve with insights from ASIC and AFCA on their key focus areas for the yr.

Hear from Nathan Bourne, a senior government chief for ASIC’s credit score, banking and common insurance coverage crew, which is inside ASIC’s regulation and supervision group.

Bourne’s crew has main duty for the supervision of common insurance coverage suppliers, retail banking, credit score intermediaries (together with mortgage brokers), client and small enterprise credit score, and digital funds.

Representing AFCA is Natalie Cameron, who’s the lead ombudsman of banking and finance.

A lawyer with in depth expertise, Cameron has labored at main Australian legislation agency Clayton Utz, and ASIC the place she targeted on regulatory coverage and markets.

Bourne and Cameron will probably be joined by the MFAA’s government, coverage, and authorized Naveen Ahluwalia.

Unleash the ability of know-how

Brokers can uncover how know-how and synthetic intelligence (AI) can remodel their brokerage enterprise and increase effectivity with a panel dialogue that includes a wide range of trade figures.

• Therese O’Neill – an award-winning dealer enterprise coach and mentor.
• Robert Flynn – WA mortgage dealer, director of Vorteil Group, and member of the MFAA’s Younger Professionals Panel.
• Chris Borg – Victorian mortgage dealer, director of Borg Monetary, and member of the MFAA’s Younger Professionals Panel and Skilled Requirements and Schooling Advisory Committee.

The panel will probably be joined by Susan Su, founding father of Suspire Be taught. Su’s experience lies in serving to companies leverage the ability of digital studying, modern software program options, and AI to optimise operations and enhance effectivity.

Her in depth expertise within the area and insights have made her a trusted advisor to quite a few entrepreneurs, enabling them to thrive in a quickly evolving enterprise panorama.

Hear from the MFAA management

Acquire insights from MFAA CEO Anja Pannek on the affiliation’s plans and priorities for the approaching yr.

Be a part of the MFAA in-person members breakfasts

One other occasion Walsh mentioned brokers shouldn’t miss is the affiliation’s member breakfasts operating between February and March.

“Our member breakfasts are the right likelihood for brokers to attach with their friends in-person, hear what the MFAA is engaged on this yr and get a state-specific property market replace,” Walsh mentioned.

For instance, Sydney’s member breakfast held on February 28 will characteristic Anja Pannek, MFAA NSW state supervisor Bob Masalkovski, and a property replace by Rachel Anderson, residential mortgage director from Herron Todd White.

To search out out extra details about the Trying Forward 2024 Digital PD Day occasion or member breakfasts, click on right here.