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APRA finalises exec pay standard

The prudential watchdog has rolled out its final guidelines for how banks should reward their bigwigs, with bonuses now needing to be tied to customer and risk management outcomes.

APRA finalises exec pay standard
NAB ordered to pay $18.5m for fee failures

The big four bank has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $18.5 million over fee disclosure statement failures.

NAB ordered to pay $18.5m for fee failures
ACCC pushes for merger law reform

Market power is “hurting Australians across many walks of life”, the competition watchdog has said, calling for reforms to “flawed” merger laws.

ACCC pushes for merger law reform
ASIC pivots away from enforcement clampdown

The corporate regulator has switched its focus from cracking down on banks and lenders in previous years to supporting the financial system and Australia’s economic recovery.

ASIC pivots away from enforcement clampdown
House price rise to top 20% in 2021: ANZ

The major bank has bumped up its 2021 house price forecasts and predicted a delay in macroprudential controls due to COVID.

House price rise to top 20% in 2021: ANZ
APRA extends regulatory relief for COVID loan deferrals

The prudential regulator has implemented eased red tape for banks offering loan deferrals to their customers, stretching out the applicable period after receiving industry feedback.

APRA extends regulatory relief for COVID loan deferrals
ACCC calls for feedback on Citi acquisition

The commission is calling for submissions on how NAB’s proposed purchase of Citi’s Australian consumer bank would impact competition.

ACCC calls for feedback on Citi acquisition
Major bank handed $10.5m penalty for BID breach

Two Westpac investment businesses have copped a total $10.5 million civil penalty, for failing to act in clients’ best interests.

Major bank handed $10.5m penalty for BID breach
Housing affordability inquiry fires up stamp duty push

Calls for stamp duty reform have resurfaced as the government has launched a new inquiry into housing affordability.

Housing affordability inquiry fires up stamp duty push
APRA issues updated credit standards framework

The regulator has released final guidance for credit risk management and directed ADIs to focus on credit risk management in the current environment, especially residential mortgage lending

APRA issues updated credit standards framework
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