Regulation

With inflation being critical to the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decisions, accountants have urged the government to increase the frequency of CPI reporting.

ASIC has launched a civil lawsuit against online personal lender Sunshine Loans, for allegedly collecting more than $320,000 in prohibited fees.

The New Zealand central bank has confirmed it has commenced its five-yearly review of its monetary policy remit.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has acknowledged calls from economists for a foreign player to lead an independent review of the Reserve Bank.

ASIC is suing a big four bank over allegations that a “continuing problem” misleads customers as to available funds and balances.

The bank’s chief economist has responded to the RBA’s latest board meeting, maintaining that rates will lift by 40 bps next month.

A figure of 1,100 homes have been purchased under the Victorian Homebuyer Fund, according to new Andrews government figures.

The state’s latest budget will build on previous rebates for off-the-plan apartments as part of a drive to improve housing supply and affordability.

Following two years of considerable economic volatility, APRA chair Wayne Byres points towards an era of contingency and recovery planning.

A home buyer has copped a hefty loss, after her email communications with her settlement agent were hacked last month.