Regulation

More than 400 bank branches closed across Australia in the year to 30 June 2023, despite three of the four major banks halting closures amid a regional inquiry.

The Federal Court has handed down its judgment in an ASIC case that alleged ANZ breached its continuous disclosure obligations by failing to inform the market about $750 million given to ...

Mortgage advice is “pretty much sorted”, the Assistant Treasurer and Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones has said, flagging the “decent service” of brokers.

The major bank has told its shareholders that home values are expected to continue lifting into next year.

As the Voice to Parliament referendum approaches, renewed calls for its passage have highlighted its potential to bridge the housing gap for Indigenous Australians.

The banking code committee is set to launch an inquiry into financial difficulties as higher interest rates pinch borrowers.

A customer-owned bank has informed the regional banking committee that the majority of its customers rely on face-to-face services for home lending.

A Senate inquiry has questioned how the ‘voluntary’ banking code of conduct is supporting regional communities amid bank branch closures.

As part of the state’s budget, the NSW government will boost housing supply, expedite planning regulations, and construct more affordable housing.

The Financial Services Council has appointed two chief executives to its board.