Regulation

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

The non-bank is tracking to end the year with $4.8 billion in security transactions, following its sixth public transaction for 2021.