Compliance

AUSTRAC urges tougher checks as mortgage fraud probe widens

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Apr 2026

Fresh guidance from AUSTRAC has warned lenders to lift verification standards as it continues its ongoing assessment... READ MORE

by Adam Franklin • 2 Apr 2026

While mortgage brokers may be ahead of the curve in AI adoption, AI educator Adam Franklin reveals the three essential... READ MORE

by Annie Kane • 9 Mar 2026

The financial services regulator has confirmed it is “making compliance inquiries” into CBA’s alleged mortgage... READ MORE

by Annie Kane • 27 Feb 2026

The broker associations have pushed back at suggestions that the broker channel may be perpetrating fraud. READ MORE

by Annie Kane • 3 Feb 2026

The financial services regulator has announced its new chairperson, revealing the agency will have its first female... READ MORE

by Annie Kane • 30 Jan 2026

The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has urged the corporate regulator to refine its advertising... READ MORE

by Annie Kane • 27 Jan 2026

Sean Hughes, who helped spearhead the broking industry’s best interests duty, is set to chair the group responsible... READ MORE

by Annie Kane • 9 Jan 2026

The mortgage broking industry has told the NSW government’s payroll tax inquiry that a “nebulous pool of... READ MORE

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

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