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The association has revealed the presidents and deputy presidents of its National Forums for 2024.
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has announced the presidents and deputy presidents of the MFAA’s National Forums for this year following nominations and elections.
Anja Pannek, chief executive of the MFAA, commented that the feedback gained from the National Forums has been “invaluable in informing the direction of the MFAA’s activities and advocacy efforts” throughout the year.
“Our National Forums are integral in co-creating solutions for the benefit of our mortgage and finance broker members and to further the industry,” she explained.
“We are focused on a whole of industry approach – with our broker members at the core of our advocacy and education activities.
“Our National Forums play a critical role in ensuring we hear and understand perspectives from across the industry. This allows us to continue to shape and influence positive outcomes for our broker members.”
National Aggregator Forum
Firstly, Mortgage Choice CEO Anthony Waldron was re-elected as the president of the National Aggregators Forum, with Gerald Foley, CEO of nMB re-elected as deputy president.
This forum provides a platform for aggregator members to review and discuss issues facing the industry as a whole, while assisting the MFAA in formulating positions and considering potential solutions.
Waldron stated it was an honour to be re-elected as president of this forum.
“I look forward to working with the MFAA and all of the other aggregators again this year as we continue to grow the broking industry,” Waldron added.
National Compliance and Regulation Forum
Australian Finance Group’s (AFG) head of compliance and legal counsel Shirley Elliot was re-elected as president of the National Compliance and Regulation Forum, with Finsure’s head of compliance Samantha Wills as its newly elected deputy president.
This forum was established for members to share experiences, knowledge, and intelligence on compliance and regulator matters.
Elliot commented: “I am pleased to be continuing in this role and work with the MFAA to ensure our industry is at the forefront of regulatory change.
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“Being a part of this forum and the MFAA’s advocacy and engagement with regulators helps us ensure that brokers can protect their businesses and continue to provide good consumer outcomes.”
National Equipment and Commercial Finance Forum
George Obeid, Judo Bank’s chief third party officer, was re-elected as the president of this forum, along with deputy president Mhairi MacLeod, founder and managing director of Astute Ability Finance Group.
The National Equipment and Commercial Finance Forum consists of representatives from broking businesses, aggregators, and lenders who are actively involved in various relevant issues affecting the sector.
Obeid said he’s delighted to be re-elected and to “continue to work with our amazing MFAA forum members, as we grow commercial and equipment finance within the broker industry.”
National Lender Forum
Re-elected for the forum comprised of lender members in which members distribute their products through mortgage and finance brokers was Mark Middleton, Teachers Mutual Bank’s head of third-party distribution.
Meanwhile, Darren McLeod, head of third party at Beyond Bank, was re-elected as the lender forum’s deputy president.
Middleton said: “I look forward to continuing to make a positive contribution to our industry as the reappointed President of the National Lender Forum. It’s important we continue to represent lenders so that we ensure a stronger outcome for the broker industry.”
National Mortgage Managers Forum
Finally, Doug Daniell, director of Mortgage Mart of Australia, was re-elected as the president of the National Mortgage Managers Forum, along with newly elected Melissa Ashcroft, general manager of AAA Financial Group, as its deputy president.
This forum provides a platform for mortgage managers to discuss and review issues facing the industry, while informing the MFAA on challenges and considering potential solutions.
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