Regulation

Treasurer insists CCR will boost access to credit
9 December 2019
Josh Frydenberg

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

Regulators commit to greater collaboration
2 December 2019
ASIC APRA

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

ASIC defends principles-based approach to RG 209
20 November 2019
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 ...

APRA to vigilantly monitor investor rebound
25 October 2019
Wayne Byres

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 ...

Low rates harming consumer confidence, concedes Treasurer
22 October 2019
Josh Frydenberg

Record-low interest rates and trade tensions between the US and China are stifling consumer spending, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has acknowledged.

Industry management of non-financial risks slammed by ASIC
8 October 2019
ASIC

The corporate regulator has called on financial institutions to revise their approach to non-financial risk management, with a new review identifying several flaws in existing practices

APRA shakes up leadership structure
7 October 2019
APRA

The prudential regulator has revamped its executive leadership structure, announcing a number of new appointments.

APRA pushes for ‘more granular’ mortgage reporting
23 September 2019
APRA

The prudential regulator has launched a consultation on a proposal that would expand its collection remit for home lending data.  

APRA reports rise in share of high-LVR mortgages
12 September 2019
APRA

The overall share of new home loans approved with an LVR of over 80 per cent has increased, according to the latest APRA data.  

LATEST PODCAST: New CEO and court cases
9 September 2019
LATEST PODCAST: New CEO and court cases

Join Annie Kane and Charbel Kadib as they delve into the latest themes and developments in the home loan market.