Regulation

‘Combat complaints’: 3 broker tips!
4 October 2022
‘Combat complaints’: 3 broker tips!

Connective Group’s top three tips can help protect brokers from borrower complaints during rising-rate uncertainty.

Government and banks respond to Optus data breach
28 September 2022
Government and banks respond to Optus data breach

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the Australian Banking Association have responded to the Optus data breach that saw millions of Australians have their personal information stolen.

Momentum Markets expands financial services footprint
21 September 2022
Momentum Markets expands financial services footprint

Momentum Markets, publisher of Mortgage Business on Wednesday (21 September) confirmed it has acquired leading financial media platforms Money Management and Super Review, plus all ...

ACCC approves D&D acquisition of Link
9 September 2022
ACCC approves D&D acquisition of Link

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Link Administration Holdings by Dye & Durham Corporation.

Perth Mint to be examined over AML/CTF ‘compliance concerns’
2 September 2022
Perth Mint to be examined over AML/CTF ‘compliance concerns’

AUSTRAC has called in auditors to assess Perth Mint’s compliance with counterterrorism and anti-money laundering laws after flagging “concerns”.

Westpac’s liquidity add-on dropped by APRA
2 September 2022
Westpac’s liquidity add-on dropped by APRA

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced its removal of a liquidity add-on imposed on Westpac.

Housing reforms set to improve liveability
30 August 2022
Housing reforms set to improve liveability

New homes will be more comfortable, liveable, accessible and energy-efficient following a series of sweeping national reforms.

Royal commission announced into Robodebt
25 August 2022
Royal commission announced into Robodebt

The Prime Minister has announced a royal commission into the former debt assessment and recovery scheme, Robodebt.

Scott Morrison to face inquiry for secret ministries
24 August 2022
Scott Morrison to face inquiry for secret ministries

The former prime minister’s move to appoint himself as minister of several key portfolios, including finance, will be the subject of an inquiry, Anthony Albanese has pledged.

Treasury announces review into ASIC funding
10 August 2022
Treasury announces review into ASIC funding

The government has commenced a review of the financial services regulator’s funding model.