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Brokerage faces more legal action over alleged underpayments of staff

by Annie Kane • 19 Dec 2025
A mortgage broking business and its former manager are facing new legal action from the Fair Work Ombudsman over... READ MORE

Equifax agrees to not block competitor access to income data

by Annie Kane • 18 Dec 2025
The credit bureau has entered into an enforceable undertaking, committing to not enter into any new agreements that... READ MORE

Qld reduces red tape for foreign investors

by Annie Kane • 17 Dec 2025
The Crisafulli government is reforming Queensland’s foreign acquirer duty and providing land tax foreign surcharge... READ MORE

Government welcomes 2 ACCC commissioners

by Annie Kane • 11 Dec 2025
The Albanese government has confirmed two full‑time commissioners of the competition watchdog for five-year terms. READ MORE

Majors and Macquarie may become part of a new regulatory tier

by Annie Kane • 5 Dec 2025
The five largest lenders in Australia will be pushed into a new prudential framework tier, as part of a proposed move... READ MORE

Former private lender director banned following fraud conviction

by Annie Kane • 25 Nov 2025
A former director of a private lender and brokerage has been permanently banned from the financial services and credit... READ MORE

Industry demands clarity as CSLR costs soar 82%

by Annie Kane • 17 Nov 2025
With CSLR levies nearly doubling for the financial year 2027, the broking industry is urgently calling for clarity on... READ MORE

CSLR levy soars to $137.5m and may rise further

by Annie Kane • 17 Nov 2025
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has released its initial levy estimate for the financial year 2027 – revealing... READ MORE
ASIC

ASIC targets private credit in 2026 enforcement plan

by Will Paige • 14 Nov 2025
The financial services regulator has said its enforcement priorities reflect “emerging risks” like those in private... READ MORE
Clare O'Neill

First home buyers flock to use refreshed 5% deposit scheme

by Will Paige • 7 Nov 2025
Demand for the government guarantee scheme is surging, new figures show. READ MORE