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CBA's super arm faces scrutiny under class action

CBA’s wealth and superannuation business is set to face a class action claiming it caused “substantial losses” to 100,000-odd members, with hearings to potentially commence from April

CBA's super arm faces scrutiny under class action
RBA to face review post-election

The Reserve Bank’s policy decisions could face scrutiny irrespective of the upcoming election outcome, with both major parties signalling support for an independent review.

RBA to face review post-election
Small business ombudsman backs proposed banking code reforms

The ombudsman has embraced recommended changes from a review into a banking watchdog and industry code, declaring them as critical to supporting small businesses.

Small business ombudsman backs proposed banking code reforms
Home listings dropped 20% in 2021

National residential property listings decreased by one-fifth over the year to December, according to SQM Research data.

Home listings dropped 20% in 2021
2021 house price boom won't repeat: PICA

Property price growth topped 20 per cent for the first time in 19 years during 2021, but an industry association head has tipped the trend will shift.

2021 house price boom won't repeat: PICA
APRA chair reflects on 6 lessons from the pandemic

Wayne Byres has reflected on how the pandemic has impacted and influenced financial regulation and supervision.

APRA chair reflects on 6 lessons from the pandemic
‘Essential’ need for regional SMEs to access banks: ASBFEO

Closing branches in regional areas will have a ‘disruptive’ impact on SMEs and cause a ‘ripple effect’ on communities, the small business ombudsman has warned.

‘Essential’ need for regional SMEs to access banks: ASBFEO
Qld land tax changes a ‘slap in the face’: REIQ

The state government has announced that it is to close a land tax loophole to help “tackle housing affordability”, which has been lambasted by the real estate sector.

Qld land tax changes a ‘slap in the face’: REIQ
LATEST PODCAST: The year in review

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

LATEST PODCAST: The year in review
Financial regulator authority member to chair ACCC

The government has nominated a member from the regulator for ASIC and APRA to be the next chair for the competition watchdog.

Financial regulator authority member to chair ACCC
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