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CDR expanded to non-banks
5 March 2025

The Assistant Treasurer has announced that the Consumer Data Right (CDR) system will now include non-bank lending products.

Updated Banking Code of Practice adds further protections for consumers
5 March 2025

In a bid to better protect customers, the Australian Banking Association (ABA) has announced an updated Code of Practice. Small businesses, guarantors, and vulnerable customers were key in ...

Qld introduces stamp duty reforms
26 February 2025

First home buyers in Queensland will receive some relief in the form of stamp duty relief in a welcome move for first home buyers.

Coalition pledges to reduce serviceability buffer for home loans
24 February 2025

The Coalition has announced it will look to change prudential settings and adjust lending criteria to “support home ownership” if the party is elected in the upcoming federal election.

‘Stealth tax’ threatens NSW-based borrowers and SMEs
21 February 2025

A broking industry body has urged the NSW government to change payroll tax legislation as its effects could be far-reaching.

APRA begins consulting on changes to HELP debt for loans policy
20 February 2025

Changes are coming into motion after the recent announcement that the government will be looking into lending regulations to allow Aussies with HELP debt to take out home loans.

Calls for less barriers for first home buyers
18 February 2025

Young Aussies are finding it exceedingly harder to enter the property market. Two organisations have discussed means for breaking down barriers and increasing support for first home ...

Foreign investors to be banned from purchasing existing homes
18 February 2025

In order to bring some relief to the Australian housing market, the Albanese government has announced plans to place a temporary ban on foreign investment.

Regulators to update HELP debt guidance for mortgages
13 February 2025

The federal Treasurer has announced “commonsense” changes to help more Aussies with student debt acquire their first home.

ASIC cancels credit licence of NSW based lender
10 February 2025

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