Hobart PD Day and River Cruise

Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA)

About this session

📍PD Day: Crowne Plaza Hobart 🕚12:00pm- 4:00pm 📍River Cruise: Brooke Street Pier 🕚5:30pm – 7:30pm PD DAY AGENDA 🕚 Arrival time: 12:00pm Presentation: 1:00pm-4:00pm MFAA update- Anja Pannek, MFAA CEO What does the future hold for mortgage brokers? Drawing on new consumer and international research, Anja Pannek will explore the forces shaping the profession and why trust, relevance and adaptability will be the keys to long-term success. This session will provide practical insights into the opportunities ahead for brokers and the industry. Financial Capability: An Economic Opportunity for Australia Australians are making some of the biggest financial decisions of their lives in an increasingly complex environment. Buying a first home, refinancing, managing debt and planning for the future now sit alongside new challenges from digital finance, AI, scams and an overwhelming amount of financial information. Senator Richard Dowling will discuss why financial capability matters for confidence, opportunity and economic participation, and the role government, industry and trusted professionals can play in helping Australians make informed financial decisions and participate more fully in Australia’s prosperity. Keynote Speaker – Ben Kirby GM Wholesale Distribution, Folio Financial Services | Tassie Home Loans What makes a mortgage broking business valuable, sustainable and attractive to future buyers? Join Benjamin Kirby, Acquisition Manager at Buymytrail.com.au, as he explores how to maximise opportunities within your client database, strengthen customer relationships, protect your trail book and grow beyond residential lending. Discover the key factors that drive business value and practical steps you can take today to build a stronger, more profitable business for the future. Partner presentations from Bankwest and Index Wealth Network with exhibitors A wide range of exhibitors all in the one place, this is a great opportunity to network and catch up on the latest prod