Regulation

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced a probe into credit repair and debt management services amid reports of dishonest practices.

Lender clawback policy can vary widely depending on the institution. Some have harsh conditions, while others have no clawbacks at all. Some brokers believe blanket regulation could benefit ...

Three people face up to 15 years’ imprisonment after the jury found them guilty of dishonesty offences.

Recent data has revealed a sector grappling with compliance strain while remaining optimistic about growing demand across healthcare, construction, and manufacturing finance.

The Queensland government’s newly announced Boost to Buy scheme will help reduce the burden of saving for a deposit for first home buyers.

Following the temporary ban placed on foreign investors, trends have emerged of trusts being used to get around the new laws.

The regulator has released guidance on the servicing of Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt when assessing home loan applications, providing a date from which the changes are to be ...

The ACCC has issued a penalty to the major for allegedly breaching Consumer Data Right (CDR) rules.

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.