Regulation

Increased regulation is a global phenomenon and a consequence of the financial crisis. But how much is too much? Could lending curbs stifle growth and create an even bigger problem?

The prudential regulator has reminded a parliamentary inquiry that it does not have oversight of the entire Australian financial system.

Treasury’s ASIC Enforcement Review taskforce has asked for public submissions on its proposed changes to the regulator’s licensing powers.

The corporate regulator has released its position on whether advisers that do not meet the criteria in s923A of the Corporations Act can call themselves “non-aligned” or ...

Australian fund manager Merricks Capital believes Australian investors could be the beneficiaries of recent changes in loan regulation.

Regulatory measures to curb investor lending appear to be working, with the latest housing finance figures showing a further fall in April.

ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell has made the case for stronger banning powers, tougher supervision and higher penalties for wrong-doers.

Higher property prices, along with lenders’ changing appetites and regulatory flux in the industry, are driving down the national average application LVR according to fresh research.

The prudential regulator is seeking feedback from the banks on its plans to begin requesting additional data on borrower debt-to-income ratios.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has appointed four new senior executives to its leadership team and created new units, as part of a “broader organisational restructure”.