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Conduct ‘appropriate’ due diligence on crypto-backed lending, APRA urges

Risk management expectations for crypto-backed lending and other crypto assets have been unveiled by the prudential regulator.

Conduct ‘appropriate’ due diligence on crypto-backed lending, APRA urges
Non-banks could abuse open banking, say consumer groups

A number of consumer groups have raised concerns around Treasury’s push to extend the open banking regime to non-bank lenders, claiming it will support predatory behaviour.

Non-banks could abuse open banking, say consumer groups
RBNZ lifts interest rates to highest in 22 years

New Zealand’s cash rate has increased by 50 bps, with rising inflation expectations said to be a key driver in the decision.

RBNZ lifts interest rates to highest in 22 years
ASIC hits lender with false ACL allegations

A cryptocurrency lender has been accused by the commission for falsely claiming to hold an Australian credit licence when it did not.

ASIC hits lender with false ACL allegations
Palmer pledges 3% mortgage rate cap

Clive Palmer has outlined United Australia Party’s housing policy at the National Press Club, promising a 3 per cent ceiling on home loans.

Clive Palmer
Commissioner Armour to depart from ASIC

After nine years of policing the financial services system, Cathie Armour is set to take her exit.

Commissioner Armour to depart from ASIC
Westpac slapped with $1.5m fine for mis-selling CCI

The Federal Court has ordered the major bank to pay a $1.5 million penalty for mis-selling consumer credit insurance with its credit cards and Flexi Loans.

Westpac slapped with $1.5m fine for mis-selling CCI
Regulators cast eye on risky lending uptick

The Council of Financial Regulators has mulled introducing further lending clamps, as high DTI loans have grown to almost a quarter of the banks’ new mortgages.

Regulators cast eye on risky lending uptick
Corporate watchdog sues Macquarie

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is suing Macquarie Bank, alleging the lender failed to monitor third-party withdrawals from customer accounts.

Corporate watchdog sues Macquarie
RBA names Lowe’s 2IC

The Reserve Bank has appointed its first female deputy governor in its 62-year history.

RBA names Lowe’s 2IC
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