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Handmade Gnocchi is not only a joy to eat, but also a pleasure to create

This year, ProLoan and the banking team celebrated the EOFY by learning how to create delectable gnocchi from scratch then enjoying a delicious gnocchi feast. After sipping on prosecco and nibbling on authentic Italian mozzarella, the team rolled up their sleeves and learnt from the ‘Gods of Gnocchi’ secret techniques and culinary skills. A big […]

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Rental Property Deductions

In Australia, there are over 2 million people who claim some $46 billion in rental property deductions in their tax returns. As we approach the end of the financial year, we thought you may enjoy the attached excerpt from The Tax Institute (June 8th Senior Tax Counsel’s Report) which explores the “Do’s and Don’ts” of […]

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Regulatory Focus on Verification of Expenses

The regulatory crackdown on expense verification for lending applications submitted to the Banks has been well publicised. This article offers an interesting perspective to this new norm and the reality of how it affects your customers.

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Supporting Birthing Kit Foundation Australia

Thank you to all the wonderful women in the ProLoan/banking community that helped celebrate Mother’s Day by giving back to mothers in developing countries. Collectively we assembled 400 birthing kits for Birthing Kit Foundation Australia which will help to protect 800 lives from life threatening infections. We are looking forward to our Christmas Assembly Day, […]

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Notification Sent to Your Clients from bank re: “Comprehensive Credit Reporting”

To comply with the new “Comprehensive Credit Reporting” (CCR) regulations, Australian banks will be required to hand over to Credit Reporting Agencies significant amounts of consumer credit data. The bank has recently notified your clients of this obligation. Currently, credit reports, which credit agencies provide to lenders when they check on applicants, only held negative […]

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Download 3 Free Chapters from Kamal Sarma’s Book

As Kamal explained to us at the ProLoan 2018 Conference, it’s not easy to forge strong connections in an era when short attention spans are the norm and individuals are more accustomed to texting rather than talking. His book “The Art of WinWin Conversations” is an innovative step away from the usual self-help books on […]

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ASIC using “Mystery Shoppers” to Monitor the Behaviour of Australian Mortgage Brokers

Last week, ASIC announced it would use “hundreds of undercover shoppers” to monitor lending behaviour of mortgage brokers. “As part of our ongoing review of mortgage broking practices, we are undertaking consumer and broker research to better understand the home loan purchase process,” said Michael Saadat, ASIC senior executive. According to the report, ASIC is […]

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Make a Purchase Without Your Wallet or Mobile Phone: Introducing PayWear

Frustrated with how to safely and easily take cash to the beach or for a jog? The bank has a solution: introducing new “PayWear”. With PayWear you can pay on the go and your money is with you, even if your phone, debit card or wallet are not. What is PayWear? PayWear is “wearable” payment […]

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Celebrating Christmas with our Fantastic Banking Colleagues

The banking team and their partners were treated to an evening of luxury at Gold Class in recognition and celebration of their dedication and achievements throughout 2017. The team has experienced great success this year and delivered exceptional experiences to both their advisors and customers.

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Congratulations MEDIQ, AFA 2017 Practice of the Year

Now in its fourth year, the AFA Practice of the Year is a prestigious award which recognises vision, leadership and excellence within the industry. MEDIQ Financial Services was recently awarded the 2017 AFA Practice of the Year, representing, according to the AFA, “what it means to be true leaders in the ever-changing world of financial […]

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