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ASIC to review responsible lending guidance
22 July 2020
ASIC announces decision on responsible lending appeal

The corporate regulator has revealed that it will review its updated responsible lending guidance after deciding not to take further action in the “wagyu and shiraz” case.

Neobank to launch share trading platform
22 July 2020
Neobank to launch share trading platform

Fintech lender Xinja Bank has announced that it is to launch a US share trading platform for its customers, subject to regulatory approval.

ANZ exec bracing for surge in loan deferral requests
21 July 2020
ANZ exec bracing for surge in loan deferral requests

The major bank’s head of retail and commercial banking is anticipating a rise in requests for loan repayment holidays off the back of a second wave of shutdown measures.

ASBFEO chastises lender for refusing to mediate
21 July 2020
ASBFEO chastises lender for refusing to mediate

The small business ombudsman has called out a short-term lender after it reportedly “refused to engage in mediation” and took direct action against a small business client.

LATEST PODCAST: Lenders tightening up on credit policies
20 July 2020
LATEST PODCAST: Lenders tightening up on credit policies

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgages market.

Westpac’s risk culture ‘immature and reactive’
20 July 2020
Westpac’s risk culture ‘immature and reactive’

The major bank has outlined findings from a review into its culture, governance and accountability practices, launched in response to AUSTRAC’s investigation.

Citi earnings plunge with COVID onslaught
17 July 2020
Citi earnings plunge with COVID onslaught

Citigroup saw its net income for the second quarter of the year plummet by 73 per cent from its year before, as the pandemic increased credit costs and dried up consumer spending.

ASIC tight-lipped on imminent responsible lending decision
16 July 2020
ASIC

The corporate regulator is expected to announce “in the coming business days” whether it will prolong its responsible lending saga with Westpac.

NAB to incur higher losses than peers: Morgan Stanley
15 July 2020
NAB

The major bank is most vulnerable to a COVID-induced spike in credit losses and is set to raise its collective provisions, according to Morgan Stanley.

Westpac appoints new CFO
15 July 2020
Westpac

The major bank has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer.