Compliance
Majors outpaced in latest APRA stats
by Nick Bendel • 6 Jan 2015
ING Direct made $27.2 billion of owner-occupied loans in November 2014, according to APRA statistics. That marked a... READ MORE
ACCC demands greater transparency from franchises
by Nick Bendel • 5 Jan 2015
The old Franchising Code was repealed and replaced with the new Franchising Code of Conduct at the start of the year,... READ MORE
Michael Russell says APRA action 'makes no sense'
by Nick Bendel • 23 Dec 2014
Chief executive Michael Russell said he was "astonished" by APRA's recent decision to warn banks about their investor... READ MORE
Banks call for immediate APRA action
by Staff Reporter • 22 Dec 2014
The current rules on risk weighting allow the big four banks to hold less capital than the non-majors, which the... READ MORE
Crystal balling for 2015
by Reporter • 18 Dec 2014
Bigger and better
If you thought 2014 presented some incredible opportunities for mortgage brokers, 2015 is looking... READ MORE
The Word: Channel conflict
by Reporter • 18 Dec 2014
Bad for customers
Smart banks know that they must avoid channel conflict, and banks should stop biting the hand that... READ MORE
2014: Year in review
by Huntley Mitchell • 18 Dec 2014
History may remember 2014 as the year in which brokers became the dominant force in the Australian mortgage market... READ MORE
APRA asked to investigate valuations
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2014
According to the association, buyers are being disadvantaged by valuations that are too low.
The development comes... READ MORE
Regulator lays down the law on risk
by Nick Bendel • 12 Dec 2014
The prudential regulator has now finalised its prudential standard and prudential practice guide on risk management,... READ MORE
APRA and ASIC 'turning up the dial' on banks
by Nick Bendel • 10 Dec 2014
APRA announced yesterday that it had written to Australia's lenders to inform them the regulator would further... READ MORE
Make ASIC stronger: Murray
by Nick Bendel • 9 Dec 2014
The final report of the David Murray-led federal inquiry said a stronger ASIC would improve consumer protection.
"In... READ MORE
New mortgage calculators for MFAA members
by Staff Reporter • 27 Nov 2014
The new calculators will give brokers 20 different options for the residential and commercial sectors to assist in... READ MORE
APRA data reveals investor finance dominance
by Staff Reporter • 27 Nov 2014
APRA has reported that investor loans for all banks comprised $425.4 billion at 30 September this year, or 51.5 per... READ MORE
ASIC takes civil action against credit provider
by Staff Reporter • 27 Nov 2014
The company sells electronic devices and white goods via instalment payments to people who receive government... READ MORE
ASIC slaps director with 10-year credit ban
by Staff Reporter • 25 Nov 2014
The regulator announced today that it had cancelled the Australian credit licence of Net Finance, which is based in... READ MORE

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