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18 | spring 2017 cmba-achc.ca CmB magazine
A Heroic Effort
Superheroes, both real and costumed, made their
presence known at the sold-out 2017 CMBA-BC
Conference and Trade Show held at the River Rock
Hotel and Casino on February 21 and 22.
e show provided plenty of opportunities for fun
(such as the Superhero Masked Party), networking (Lender
Matrix Speed Dating, networking meals and networking
breaks) and education. As difficult as it is to capture it all
in a few words, here are some of the highlights.
Real-life superheroes and the event's keynote
speakers Steve Murphy and Javier Peña related their
experience with decision-making under pressure. ese
gentlemen were DEA agents from the U.S. who were
instrumental in bringing down Colombian drug lord
Pablo Escobar. e dramatized version of their story
was seen on the hit Netflix series Narcos.
Government representatives of the new B.C. second
mortgage program for first-time home buyers added to
brokers' arsenals by explaining how to qualify clients
for the program. Economist Helmut Pastrick provided
a B.C. economic and housing outlook.
e Acting Registrar and the Managing Director
of Mortgage Brokers each provided guidance as to new
regulatory requirements, particularly a comprehensive
update on the new fee disclosure requirements. e
Executive Director of Finance Brokers Association of
Australia offered valuable insights as to their experience
with the same kind of requirements.
Industry regulators, practitioners and partners sat on
panels in breakout sessions providing practical advice,
guidance and commentary on current industry issues.
e trade show component of the event saw
brokers and lenders connecting at
the booths and sharing information,
programs and opportunities to improve
their businesses.
Of course, there was also food and
drink aplenty.
To boot, everyone walked away
with a professional headshot and a
sturdy piece of luggage bearing the now
broadly recognized MB logo. A few lucky
attendees also received door prizes, such
as trips and liquor.
e secret to a successful show is to
leave the audience wanting more. Indeed,
there is already much anticipation for the 2018 event,
expected to again be sold out and a smashing success!
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