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Treasury downgrades economic outlook

The federal government has released its mid-year budgetary update, in which it has lowered its forecasts for GDP growth and reported a $32.6-billion decline in projected revenue.

The Treasury
APRA delays implementation of BEAR reforms

The prudential regulator has delayed implementation of product responsibility requirements in a bid to “maximise effectiveness” and “minimise costs”.

APRA
APRA grants RADI licence to new entrant

The prudential regulator has granted a restricted banking licence to a Sydney-based challenger bank.

APRA grants RADI licence to new entrant
ASIC strengthens record keeping guidance

ASIC has issued new guidance regarding the record-keeping responsibilities of lenders and brokers, warning that reporting failures could lead to non-compliance with NCCP.

New record-keeping guidance issued for NCCP compliance
Expense benchmarks useful but not sufficient: ASIC

ASIC has outlined the “reasonable steps” that a credit provider can take when using a benchmark to assess a borrower’s expenses.

Reviewing documents
APRA confirms FHB scheme risk weight

The regulatory body has announced its revised capital treatment of loans written under the upcoming First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

APRA
Treasurer insists CCR will boost access to credit

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has touted the benefits of comprehensive credit reporting after re-introducing the bill in Parliament.

Josh Frydenberg
Regulators commit to greater collaboration

ASIC and APRA have formally committed to greater collaboration as part of their ongoing response to the banking royal commission’s recommendations.  

ASIC APRA
ASIC defends principles-based approach to RG 209

In a heated parliamentary hearing, the financial services regulator has defended its role in providing clarity around responsible lending, emphasising that its role is in providing “guidance ...

ASIC defends principles-based approach to RG 209
APRA to vigilantly monitor investor rebound

The chair of the prudential regulator is closely monitoring developments in the housing market, particularly the rise in “speculation”, amid financial stability concerns associated with the ...

Wayne Byres
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