credit

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) recently announced changes to credit reporting that will see increased protections surrounding credit information.

Arca has released new guidance encouraging credit providers to take a more streamlined approach when handling requests to correct fraudulent credit inquiries.

Recent controversies surrounding the private credit space have sparked discussion on the authenticity of the industry. Unfortunately, ‘bad actors’ have the potential to influence opinions on ...

The regulator is pushing Australia’s $200 billion private credit sector to urgently improve its standards.

The regulator has announced that it has cancelled an ACL of a credit provider.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has called on private credit funds to review asset valuations ahead of the end of the financial year, warning that market conditions are ...

The private credit sector is facing increased scrutiny from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which has announced a planned crackdown on what it describes as an ...

Australians face rising credit card debt after festive overspending; experts suggest debt consolidation loans to regain financial control.

As more brokers move beyond residential lending, commercial finance is becoming a key area of growth. We spoke to Andrew McVeigh, managing partner, and Lauren Severino, head of sales at ...

The head of two private lenders has sat down with Broker Daily to discuss the state of the current borrower, and how frustration is high.

The private credit market is important for consumer choice by providing some diversity to lending. However, brokers must weigh up the risk and reward involved in dealing with a private ...

Brokers are being urged to remain alert to dishonest credit repair and debt management organisations to help better protect their clients.

As the fallout from the federal budget settles, the mortgage broking industry is facing a definitive shift in the borrower–broker dynamic, with brokers truly needing to step up to become ...

Australian business and housing credit are expanding, driven by strong investment in infrastructure and renewable energy projects, boosting demand.

While confidence is returning for many Australian businesses, new data has indicated that many SMEs remain reluctant to take on new debt despite easing cost pressures.