Compliance
Cash is king
by reporter • 1 Mar 2012
At first glance, cash flow doesn’t seem like an overly complex concept. Money comes into business; money goes out... READ MORE
ASIC strips credit licence from company
by Staff Reporter • 29 Feb 2012
The industry watchdog has cancelled the credit Licence of a Nova Home Loans after the company failed to become a... READ MORE
Former FBAA president in trouble with ASIC
by Staff Reporter • 9 Feb 2012
Former NSW president of the FBAA Christopher John Riotto has been found by ASIC to have engaged in “misleading and... READ MORE
ASIC gets European sign of approval
by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2012
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has officially endorsed Australia’s regulatory regime on credit... READ MORE
Stamp duty concessions skew home finance figures
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2012
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of first home buyers entering the property market, but the numbers... READ MORE
2012: The year of consolidation?
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2012
In December, two of Australia’s top franchise brokerages announced their plans to join forces.
Effective 1 April,... READ MORE
The future of aggregation
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2012
Since its inception almost 20 years ago, aggregation has evolved and the volume of aggregators has grown... READ MORE
REIA slams property taxes as 'inefficient'
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jan 2012
At present, former NSW premier Nick Greiner, former Victorian premier John Brumby and Bruce Carter of Ferrier Hodgson... READ MORE
Avoiding the lemons
by Reporter • 2 Jan 2012
The increased compliance burden of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act (NCCP) has prompted many brokers to... READ MORE
Doing their homework first
by Staff Reporter • 14 Dec 2011
AT RFI, as a market research company specialising in financial services, we have to keep our fingers on the pulse of... READ MORE
The year in review 2011 - NCCP, exit fees and all that
by Staff Reporter • 14 Dec 2011
AMONG BROKERS, 2011 will be remembered as the year that turned the industry on its head. From January 1, both... READ MORE
Lessons from administration
by Staff Reporter • 14 Dec 2011
AS MANY would already know, Refund Home Loans went into voluntary administration at 5pm on Wednesday 12... READ MORE
REIA slams government rent plan
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2011
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has slammed the Labor government's proposal to cap rents in Australia
REIA... READ MORE
Compliance burden drives shift to credit rep
by Staff Reporter • 25 Nov 2011
The industry is expected to see a large reduction in the number of brokers holding their own licences.
Speaking to The... READ MORE

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