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APRA data uncovers ‘surprising’ spike in high-LVR lending
24 June 2019
APRA

The share of new loans approved with an LVR grater than 80 per cent has increased, despite continued tightening in lending standards, according to a new analysis of APRA data.

Westpac backs down on serviceability changes
21 June 2019
Westpac backs down on serviceability changes

The major bank has reversed its decision to ease its mortgage serviceability policy, just hours after confirming it would go ahead with the changes. 

Major bank pre-empts APRA’s home lending reforms
21 June 2019
Loan application

A big four bank has eased its serviceability requirements for low-risk home loan customers, in a move that would provide its credit officers with the power to “override” serviceability ...

NAB makes $2bn lending commitment to tech companies
21 June 2019
NAB

The major bank has pledged $2 billion in funding over five years for emerging technology companies in Australia.

SME finance comparison site secures $1m investment
20 June 2019
SME finance comparison site secures $1m investment

Small business loan marketplace ebroker has received a $1 million investment from Tor Capital, whose head has now become the platform’s chief operating officer.

ASIC commissioner clarifies litigation strategy
20 June 2019
John Price

The financial services regulator's ‘why not litigate’ strategy, as recommended in the final royal commission report, has been misconstrued as ‘litigate first’, an ASIC commissioner has siad

Facebook to enter finance space
19 June 2019
Facebook

The social media giant has announced plans to expand into the finance arena by launching a new global blockchain-powered currency.

RBA lauds ‘effective’ tightening of lending standards
19 June 2019
Jonathan Kearns

The Reserve Bank has pointed to new research suggesting that tighter lending standards have improved financial stability in the mortgage market.

ANZ New Zealand names new acting CEO
18 June 2019
Antonia Watson

A new acting CEO of ANZ New Zealand has been appointed to replace David Hisco, who has been embroiled in allegations of mischaracterising personal expenses.

CBA offloads advice business
14 June 2019
CBA

The Commonwealth Bank has announced the sale of its financial advisory business for $2.5 million.