FBAA Unscripted
Season 1
by Finance Brokers Association of Australasia
What’s really happening in the economy right now — and what does it mean for brokers? In Episode 2 of Unscripted, we sit down with economist Warren Hogan to unpack the reality behind rising inflation, global conflict, and the growing uncertainty shaping Australia’s economic future. Because here’s the truth: The economy wasn’t stable before the war — and this shock is exposing what was already breaking. This is not a surface-level conversation. It’s a grounded, real-world look at: Why inflation is still a major problem What the war in the Middle East actually means for the economy Why confidence is falling — but spending hasn’t yet The risk of a delayed economic correction What brokers need to be watching over the next 90 days Where the real risks sit (and where they don’t) “We had an economy that was already overheating… this shock couldn’t have come at a worse time.” For brokers, this is about more than interest rates — it’s about understanding the environment your clients are operating in. GUEST: Warren Hogan is the Founder, Managing Director and Principal Forecaster at EQ Economics, and one of Australia’s most experienced business economists. With over three decades in the field, Warren has built his reputation on applying economic fundamentals to real-world financial outcomes. He spent more than 20 years in banking and financial markets, including 11 years as Chief Economist at ANZ, working at the front line of global bond and currency markets and advising major investors, traders and central banks. His approach is grounded in data, shaped by real market pressure, and driven by a deep understanding of how psychology influences economic outcomes. Learn more here https://eqeconomics.au/ ABOUT THE PODCAST: Unscripted: Finance Without the Filter cuts through the noise, spin, and AI-generated content to bring you the real conversations shaping the finance industry. No scripts. No polish. No censorship. Just raw, honest insight from the people driving change. Watch / Listen to the full episode: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes — real conversations, no scripts, no corporate filter. For more info go to https://www.fbaa.com.au/news-media/fb...
Unscripted Episode 1: Regulation, Risk & Reality – What Brokers Need to Know for 2026 Welcome to the very first episode of Unscripted — Finance Without the Filter. In this launch episode, Peter White AM and Joanna James sit down with former ASIC senior enforcement leader turned compliance expert, David Carson, for a raw and honest conversation about what’s really coming for brokers in 2026. From Best Interest Duty audits and private credit scrutiny… to AFCA quicksand, the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, and the uncomfortable truth about regulatory overreach — nothing is off the table. David was there when RG209 was written. He understands the regulator from the inside. And in this episode, he doesn’t sugarcoat what brokers need to prepare for. They explore: Whether ASIC audits target the law — or their own guidance What actually triggers a knock on the door The growing risk around IDR reporting and complaint handling Why AFCA can feel like “quicksand” — and what brokers can do How the CSLR levy explosion affects the industry Whether regulators are overreaching And how AI could protect brokers — or expose them If you’re a broker, licensee, aggregator, or industry leader, this episode is essential listening. Because regulation isn’t slowing down. AI isn’t slowing down. And the only way forward is to understand both. Welcome to Unscripted. 10 episodes per year. Zero fluff. 100% real.