As we enter the new year, there is plenty of ups and downs expected to shake up the broking industry. These themes were discussed in the first episode of Broker Daily Uncut for 2025.

Here, hosts Phil Tarrant, Alex Whitlock, and Jack Campbell discuss predictions from an aggregation group that claim broker market share could hit 80 per cent in 2025.

With more and more borrowers turning to the channel to help them through their loan journey, could recent prioritisations of the proprietary channel be a detriment to lenders?

As we begin 2025, brokers will be looking forward to achieving results in the new year. In this episode of Business Accelerator, Alex Whitlock and Jason Back delve into the top considerations brokers should be aware of at the beginning of the year.

Building a strong personal brand is crucial. Brokers operate on a client-to-client basis, placing a strong importance on engaging them effectively.

As broker market share creeps towards 75 per cent, remaining competitive requires individuals to stand out. As January may begin slowly, there is no better time to start planning and developing a strong brand.

Join ifa’s Maja Garaca Djurdjevic and Keith Ford as they speak to shadow financial services minister, Luke Howarth, to discuss the Coalition’s goals for financial advice.

In this conversation with Broker Daily sister brand ifa, Howarth shares his perspective on the current state of the sector, what a change in government would bring about for financial advice reform efforts, the prospect of super funds returning to advice, and what needs to change regarding the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort.

Tune in to hear the shadow minister’s vision for the advice profession ahead of next year’s federal election.

You’ll hear:

• What the Coalition’s plan to implement all the Quality of Advice Review recommendations means in practice.
• His plans to turn around what has been a contentious relationship between the advice profession and successive governments on both sides of politics.
• How Australia’s economy is looking following an extended period of high inflation and increased government spending.
• Whether the shadow minister is just talking a good game ahead of an election or if financial advice would be better off under a Coalition government.