Regulation

An address by ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland has reinforced commitment to stamping out predatory lending. The regulatory body has said brokers are “not immune from misconduct”.

“Finfluencers” have come under the watch of ASIC as the regulator aims to stamp out unlicensed financial advice.

The changes to the buy now, pay later (BNPL) policy have come into effect today (10 June). Here’s how the changes affect credit scrutiny.

The ATO plans to create new digital tools and services for small business as part of its heightened focus on small business tax compliance.

RAMS Financial Group has attracted the attention of ASIC after the regulator alleged systemic misconduct in arranging home loans.

An interlocutory hearing took place on 3 June in the Aussie Home Loans class action case, with the defendants attempting to declass the case. This could derail any attempt at compensation ...

Following a lender’s breach of Consumer Data Right (CDR) privacy safeguards, the OAIC has reiterated that businesses are responsible for third-party compliance, even if unaware of failures

The Liberals and Nationals would abolish stamp duty for first home buyers on properties worth up to $1 million.

A private lender has supported global efforts to assess private credit risk, as demand grows among investors seeking alternatives to volatile markets.

A decades-long partnership has come to an end as the Nationals announced it will be stepping away from the Liberal Party.