Apr 16 2021
The major bank’s CEO has reiterated that responsible lending changes could simplify the lender’s processes and improve mortgage approval times.
Apr 9 2021
The financial services regulator is taking Westpac to court over allegations it supplied consumer credit insurance to certain customers when they had not requested or agreed to buy it.
Apr 8 2021
The major bank has been ordered to pay the penalty for overcharged interest after the court had previously said that it made false or misleading representations on over 12,000 occasions.
Apr 8 2021
Westpac Group has reverted to pre-COVID policies around the portion of bonus income allowed to be used for serviceability assessment.
Apr 7 2021
The Victorian government has asked the Commonwealth to explore the option of mandating a maximum margin between credit card interest rates and the cash rate.
Apr 7 2021
Australian banks have launched updated guidelines on financial abuse to ensure that staff are equipped to recognise signs of financial abuse.
Apr 6 2021
The prudential regulator has upped Macquarie’s liquidity and operational risk capital requirements following “multiple material” breaches of standards.
Apr 1 2021
The financial services regulator has commenced proceedings against the big four bank over allegations it charged approximately $55 million in monthly access fees to customers when it was not ...
Apr 1 2021
The banking association has reiterated its calls for consistent powers of attorney laws to prevent elder financial abuse.
Mar 31 2021
The prudential regulator said it is considering more than a dozen applications from aspiring ADIs after resuming licensing in March.
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