Compliance
APRA raises ANZ capital add-on to $1bn
by Will Paige • 4 Apr 2025
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has raised the capital add-on applied to Australia and New... READ MORE
ASIC defends approach in parliamentary committee review
by Will Paige • 31 Mar 2025
The House of Representatives standing committee on economics has released its final report reviewing the Australian... READ MORE
WA government increases stamp duty exemptions
by Will Paige • 28 Mar 2025
The Western Australian Labor government has increased stamp duty exemptions and concessions for first home buyers in... READ MORE
Lender loses appeal over court ruling it charged unlawful fees
by Will Paige • 26 Mar 2025
Payday lender Sunshine Loans has lost its appeal of a court ruling that found it had charged unlawful fees to... READ MORE
Revenue NSW pushes back at criticism over ‘reckless’ payroll tax...
by Will Paige • 21 Mar 2025
The NSW government division responsible for taxation has addressed broker industry concerns over payroll tax, saying... READ MORE
Broking industry challenges ‘stealth tax’ at NSW payroll tax...
by Will Paige • 21 Mar 2025
Members of the broking industry have spoken at a NSW parliamentary hearing on Friday (21 March), saying that... READ MORE
Mutuals vulnerable to rapidly changing banking landscape, APRA warns
by Will Paige • 17 Mar 2025
A raft of risks facing the mutual banking sector have been raised by Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s... READ MORE
ASIC lashes lenders over small credit contracts
by Annie Kane • 13 Mar 2025
The financial services regulator has released a new report outlining its findings from its recent review into lenders... READ MORE
‘Liar loans’ back in spotlight; how can brokers protect...
by Annie Kane • 13 Mar 2025
This week, two separate reports were released to market showcasing that a large proportion of Australians frequently... READ MORE
ASIC updates guidance on student loans
by Will Paige • 7 Mar 2025
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has updated its guidelines on student debt, saying that... READ MORE
Brokers celebrate Qld stamp duty waiver for FHBs
by Will Paige • 25 Feb 2025
Brokers have welcomed the news that the Crisafulli government has passed a bill enabling first home buyers in... READ MORE
Coalition pledges to reform lending
by Annie Kane • 20 Feb 2025
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor MP and shadow assistant treasurer and shadow minister for financial services, Luke... READ MORE
APRA seeking feedback on student debt repayment reforms
by Will Paige • 20 Feb 2025
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has begun consulting on proposed changes to how banks treat... READ MORE
Broking industry tells NSW Parliament why payroll tax should be...
by Annie Kane • 20 Feb 2025
Members of the broking industry have told the NSW Parliament that they do not believe arrangements between... READ MORE
APRA clarifies presale stance for construction loans
by Annie Kane • 14 Feb 2025
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has written to all authorised deposit-taking institutions to... READ MORE

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