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Celebrating the incredible women in our network this Mother’s Day 💛

Mums raising families while building thriving businesses, and doing it with strength and resilience. Their stories remind us that success is often found in the quiet wins and the balancing act behind it all ✨

Happy Mother’s Day to all mums and mother figures.

🏆 What does an 11-out-of-10 client experience look like?

Peter Vassilis, Mortgage Broker, founder of Black and White Finance, has built his brokerage around one simple philosophy: put the client first, every single time.

In his Mortgage Professional Australia feature, Peter shares how collaboration across the entire team, from administrators to brokers and leadership, has helped shape the business into one of Australia’s top-performing brokerages, earning him a place in MPA’s Top 100 Brokers 2025.

🔥 Another Connective broker proving that exceptional service starts with a strong team culture.

🎥 Watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/42mABX2

🚜 What does it take to truly understand your clients?

Luke Radford, director of Homestead Agribusiness, has built a $2B lending business in just three years by going beyond the numbers and getting boots on the ground with the communities he serves.

In his MPA feature, Luke shares why real impact in agri finance comes from understanding families, long-term vision, and the realities of life on the land—not just what’s on a spreadsheet.

🔥 Another Connective broker showing that deep relationships drive meaningful results.

🎥 Watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/4trFrwZ

We’re thrilled to share that we’re finalists in the Broker Daily’s 2026 Broker Innovation Awards across three categories:

⭐ Innovator of the Year – Broker Technology Platform
⭐ Innovator of the Year – CRM Platform
⭐ Innovator of the Year – Aggregator

This recognition reflects the dedication, expertise and innovation we’ve brought to the industry over the past year.

It also celebrates the incredible work of our team and their commitment to precision, reliability and delivering outstanding service to our members. 👏

We couldn’t have done it without you.

🤔 If you’re thinking about moving from banking into broking, it can feel like you’re starting again.​
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You’re not. You’re already structuring deals, working with clients, and getting applications across the line. Those skills don’t disappear when you leave the bank. They carry over straight away.​
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What changes is how you use them. You’re working across more lenders, shaping your own book, and building something that’s yours over time.​
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We’ve put together a guide that walks through how the move from banking to broking actually works, step by step, and where support comes in along the way.​
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👉 Download the guide at https://bit.ly/4uoa7QC
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👀 You can also read more about our Banker to Broker program, hear from brokers who’ve made the move, and explore the support and resources available here: https://bit.ly/4uLpinx

Such a special She Closes Deals catch up yesterday! 💫

We heard from Gihan Rajakaruna with a Mercury Nexus update, alongside Bronwyn Terrenzani from Bankwest who shared what she’s seeing across the market right now.

What really stands out is the openness in the room. Women sharing experiences, learning from each other, and genuinely wanting to see one another succeed.

Thank you to those who were able to join us!

🎉 Some milestones are just worth stopping for.

Recently, we celebrated four incredible team members reaching 10 and 15-year anniversaries with Connective. That kind of loyalty and commitment is something truly special.

We marked the occasion with a team lunch, sharing stories, laughs and plenty of appreciation. Moments like these are a reminder that our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Culture at Connective isn’t just something we talk about. It’s built over time by individuals who show up, support one another and help shape the business year after year.

A big thank you to Andrew Piltz, Michael Goerner, Angela Hallett and Ashley Jackson for everything you’ve contributed to our journey so far. Here’s to the impact you’ve made and what’s still to come.

🚀 We’re excited to launch a new white label solution product within the Connective Lending portfolio, Connective Cashflow, in partnership with Octet.

Designed to meet growing SME demand, this solution gives brokers faster access to flexible, non-property-backed finance; helping clients manage cash flow, fund operations, and support growth.

As Michael Goerner, Head of Connective Lending, shares:
“Brokers are moving beyond transactional lending and becoming more embedded in their clients’ broader financial needs.”

It’s another step in supporting brokers to deliver more meaningful, end-to-end solutions for their clients.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/3PbU8Gw

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We’re excited to welcome Christine Huynh to the Connective team as our new Partnership Manager in VIC! 🎉

Christine brings over 15 years of experience across banking and finance, including roles at CBA, NAB and CPA Australia, before spending the past decade as a Mortgage Broker. With firsthand broking experience, she understands the complexities of the industry and is passionate about helping brokers drive efficiency and grow their businesses.

Outside of work, Christine enjoys travelling, yoga, and discovering hidden dining gems; she’s your go-to for a great recommendation. ✈️

Richard Wilson and the VIC team are excited to welcome Christine and look forward to the impact her experience and insight will bring to brokers.

🚀 What’s next for Mercury Nexus?

We’ve outlined the next phase of our platform roadmap, with a clear focus on reducing admin, streamlining workflows, and helping brokers manage more of their business in one place.

As CTO Chin Hui Yeo explains:
“Brokers don’t need more disconnected tools, they need a central platform that removes friction and supports them across the full client journey.”

With automation, smarter alerts, and a more connected view of client relationships, Mercury Nexus continues to evolve, so brokers can spend less time on admin and more time with clients.

👉 Read more:

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