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MFAA calls on ASIC for clearer broker guidelines in regulatory guide

by Annie Kane • 30 Jan 2026
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has urged the corporate regulator to refine its advertising... READ MORE

Former ASIC commissioner to chair BCCC

by Annie Kane • 27 Jan 2026
Sean Hughes, who helped spearhead the broking industry’s best interests duty, is set to chair the group responsible... READ MORE

Broking industry calls for ‘line in the sand’ as payroll tax...

by Annie Kane • 9 Jan 2026
The mortgage broking industry has told the NSW government’s payroll tax inquiry that a “nebulous pool of... READ MORE

Brokerage faces more legal action over alleged underpayments of staff

by Annie Kane • 19 Dec 2025
A mortgage broking business and its former manager are facing new legal action from the Fair Work Ombudsman over... READ MORE

Equifax agrees to not block competitor access to income data

by Annie Kane • 18 Dec 2025
The credit bureau has entered into an enforceable undertaking, committing to not enter into any new agreements that... READ MORE

Qld reduces red tape for foreign investors

by Annie Kane • 17 Dec 2025
The Crisafulli government is reforming Queensland’s foreign acquirer duty and providing land tax foreign surcharge... READ MORE

Government welcomes 2 ACCC commissioners

by Annie Kane • 11 Dec 2025
The Albanese government has confirmed two full‑time commissioners of the competition watchdog for five-year terms. READ MORE

Majors and Macquarie may become part of a new regulatory tier

by Annie Kane • 5 Dec 2025
The five largest lenders in Australia will be pushed into a new prudential framework tier, as part of a proposed move... READ MORE

Former private lender director banned following fraud conviction

by Annie Kane • 25 Nov 2025
A former director of a private lender and brokerage has been permanently banned from the financial services and credit... READ MORE

Industry demands clarity as CSLR costs soar 82%

by Annie Kane • 17 Nov 2025
With CSLR levies nearly doubling for the financial year 2027, the broking industry is urgently calling for clarity on... READ MORE