Regulation

Inflation falls, but is it enough to hold rates? Economists ask
29 June 2023

While economists had agreed the central bank would lift the cash rate in July, the latest inflation figures have some questioning.

New rules for bank branch closures set: ABA 
29 June 2023

Australia’s banking authority will soon introduce a new protocol to ensure banks communicate better when branches close.

ASIC to observe AI use in lending
22 June 2023

The regulator confirmed it will continue to look into how AI is being applied in regard to lending.

Foreign buyers to get a leg-up with new ATO process
19 June 2023

From the end of June, the Tax Office is digitising its interactions with foreign investors and their representatives.

Director banned from providing financial services: ASIC
16 June 2023

The regulator has banned the director of Foxi Capital AU Pty Ltd, Shaun Fox, from providing financial services for eight years.

CDR access should include loan processors: AMP Advice
15 June 2023

The trusted adviser model in open banking should be expanded to enable loan processors and practice managers to receive data, AMP Advice’s Phil Quin-Conroy has said.

CFR supports APRA’s 3% buffer
15 June 2023

The CFR has maintained that APRA’s serviceability buffer of 3 per cent remains appropriate in the current economic climate.

APRA warns banks about overusing lending exceptions
13 June 2023

The prudential regulator has warned banks that lenders with higher volumes of lending exceptions will be faced with “heightened supervisory attention”.

Regulators left with no choice but to embrace AI
13 June 2023

Australia’s financial system regulators have flagged the security risks posed by rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technologies but revealed they’re exploring ways to leverage AI to ...

New APRA expectations will level the playing field: Non-majors
9 June 2023

Several non-major lenders have welcomed the government’s updated expectations for the prudential regulator, stating they will help create a more even playing field for smaller players.