MFAA Forums elect new leaders

There have been changes to the positions of President and Deputy President for the five MFAA Forums following recent elections by forum members.

MFAA CEO Mike Felton said the MFAA advisory forums, together with broker feedback through State Managers and Regulatory Roundtables, provide valuable insights that inform MFAA programs, advocacy and policy positions.

“I would like to thank our outgoing Presidents and Deputy Presidents for their time, effort and commitment to the Forums over the past year and to welcome those that have been elected to fill these important roles going forward. We are privileged to again have such a wealth of experience in these key roles for the coming year,” said MFAA CEO Mike Felton.

National Aggregator Forum

The National Aggregators Forum provides a platform for the larger aggregation groups to review and discuss key issues facing the industry as a whole and to assist the MFAA in dealing with challenges, formulating positions and considering potential solutions and their consequences.

Stephen Moore of Loan Market Group, was elected to the position of President of the National Aggregators Forum and MFAA Life Member Gerald Foley of nMB was elected as Deputy President. They replace Anja Pannek, formerly of Loan Market Group, and Mark Hewitt, AFG who both stepped down from their roles with Mark Hewitt having recently joined the MFAA Board.

“I appreciate the support of fellow aggregator heads for me to lead the Forum as President. There are important matters we still need to work through as an industry to evolve our profession and ensure sustainability well into the future. Leadership comes with responsibility and I look forward to making a significant contribution working with the MFAA,” said Mr Moore.

National Lender Forum

The National Lenders Forum comprises fourteen lender members, four from the major banks and ten from smaller bank and non-bank lender members which distribute their products through the broker channel.

Mark Middleton, Teachers Mutual Bank, was re-elected as President of the National Lenders Forum and Darren McLeod, Beyond Bank has replaced MFAA Life Member Kathy Cummings, Bank of Queensland, as Deputy President.

“I look forward to another year of working with the forum, whilst also representing lenders, to ensure a stronger outcome for the broker industry overall,” said Mr Middleton.

National Equipment & Commercial Finance Forum

The National Equipment & Commercial Finance Forum is actively involved in a number of relevant issues affecting the sector, including training and education for finance brokers and commercial lending environment and trends analysis.

George Obeid of Judo Bank was re-elected as President and Mhairi Macleod, Astute Ability Group replaces Malcolm Withers, Pepper Money as Deputy President.

“The E&CF Forum have an important mandate to deliver on behalf of MFAA members and we are committed to fostering greater diversification into commercial and equipment finance, through training and development, education and insights across the finance broking industry,” said Mr Obeid.

National Compliance & Regulatory Forum

The National Compliance & Regulatory Forum was established for members to share experiences, knowledge and intelligence on compliance and regulatory matters for the mutual benefit of all members.

Shirley Elliot of AFG, was re-elected as President and Don Campbell, Lendi Group has replaced Tim Donahoo, formerly at MoneyQuest, as Deputy President.

“The various MFAA Forums are a great way for different parts of our industry to collaborate and develop initiatives that are of benefit to our industry and MFAA members. Over the coming year I am looking forward to working with the members of the Forum and the MFAA to look at ways to develop solutions, simplify compliance and manage existing and new regulations,” said Ms Elliot.

National Mortgage Managers Forum

The National Mortgage Managers Forum provides a platform for mortgage managers to review and discuss issues facing the industry and to assist the MFAA in dealing with challenges, formulating positions and considering potential solutions and their consequences.

Doug Daniell of Mortgage Mart of Australia, was elected to the position of President, he was previously Deputy President and replaces Joanna James of Mortgage Ezy. Mick Conyngham from Mortgage Ezy was elected as Deputy President.

“It is exciting to be a part of an MFAA Forum, comprised of mortgage manager representatives which continues to support the industry we are passionate about and its future,” said Mr Daniell.

Mr Felton thanked all forum members for the participation in the advisory forums.

“We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested and the opportunity to engage with our forum members in order to consider significant issues and discuss potential solutions to challenges facing the entire industry,” he said.