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What’s Making Headlines - the changing broker flows at the majors

6 days ago | theadviser.com.au | Robyn Tongol |Annie Kane

••3 minute read 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, senior journalist Will Paige, and commercial content writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
PODCAST: Meta fuels its new AI with Facebook content, UK retailers suffer ransomware spree, and LockBit gets hacked

6 days ago | cyberdaily.au | Robyn Tongol

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Tackling industry turnover and elevating agent education, with REINSW’s Tim McKibbin

1 week ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Robyn Tongol

In this episode, REB editor Liam Garman is joined by Tim McKibbin, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW), to explore one of the most pressing issues in the industry – the exceptionally high churn rate among new agents – and the steps needed to create a more sustainable, educated workforce. The conversation kicks off with a sobering statistic: nearly 80 per cent of new real estate professionals exit the industry within their first year.
Property market shifts ahead: How Labor’s win is reshaping real estate dynamics

1 week ago | smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Robyn Tongol

Despite these measures, a projected shortfall of 500,000 homes by 2029 raises concerns about long-term affordability. For investors, the continuation of negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts offers some stability. However, easier access to credit could increase competition, driving prices higher and favouring current owners. The duo also highlight construction challenges, including labour shortages and rising costs, which may delay new supply.
Business Accelerator: Keeping up with shifting client expectations

1 week ago | brokerdaily.au | Robyn Tongol

This episode of Business Accelerator with Alex Whitlock and Jason Back explored the constant flux of consumer needs and how important it is for brokers to be aware of a shifting market. Brokers must move beyond transactional relationships and focus on ongoing engagement, whether through monthly market updates, milestone celebrations, or interactive tools. The one-size-fits-all approach no longer works.
Relative Return Insider: Could the election landslide prompt more ambitious reforms?

1 week ago | investordaily.com.au | Robyn Tongol

https://www.investordaily.com.au/podcast/57101-relative-return-insider-could-the-election-landslide-prompt-more-ambitious-reforms 08 May 2025 03:44 PM By Robyn Tongol 2 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Copy link In this week’s episode of Relative Return Insider, AMP chief economist Shane Oliver joins the show to unpack the political and economic implications of the Labor’s sweeping election victory and how much the Liberal Party’s economic strategy played a role in the wipeout. Oliver suggests...
Are traditional recruitment models outdated?

1 week ago | hrleader.com.au | Robyn Tongol

| |4 minute read In the face of voluminous market and cultural change, the ways in which recruiters and hiring managers operate need to evolve, one professional argues.
The Div 296 battle continues

1 week ago | smsfadviser.com | Robyn Tongol

In this episode of the SMSF Adviser podcast, hosts Keith Ford and Aaron Dunn sit down with SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess to talk about the implications of the election results, what it may mean going forward, and the association’s plans to convince the elected politicians on the adverse outcomes of the tax.
Election aftermath: What a landslide Labor victory means for advice

1 week ago | ifa.com.au | Robyn Tongol

Marshan explains what the heavy majority means for financial legislation, including what the potential ministerial candidates could bring to the table that could influence the pace and direction of regulatory reform. Listen as they discuss: Why the appointment of the next financial services minister will be pivotal. How proposed policies, like the $3 million super tax, could impact the tax system and the potential unintended consequences.
Video Podcast: When America sneezes…

1 week ago | australianaviation.com.au | Robyn Tongol

As tariffs and border crackdowns continue stateside, the number of Australians taking trips to the US has slumped, with travel to Asia surging instead – a trend noticed by Flight Centre, which is taking a hit to its bottom line.