Compliance
Industry calls for abolishment of stamp duty
by Staff Reporter • 22 Sep 2011
Secretary of Treasury Martin Parkinson’s comments around stamp duty have been applauded by other industry... READ MORE
ASIC releases disclosure obligations
by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2011
The corporate regulator has launched an information sheet to help Australian credit licence holders and credit... READ MORE
Pundit slams stamp duty
by Staff Reporter • 2 Sep 2011
RP Data has called on the federal government to remove stamp duty and instead introduce a blanket land tax.
Speaking... READ MORE
Get a mortgage health check: ASIC
by Staff Reporter • 1 Sep 2011
To help borrowers avoid falling into potential mortgage stress, the Australian Securities Investments Commission has... READ MORE
ASIC updates exit fee regulation
by Staff Reporter • 1 Sep 2011
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released updated guidance on mortgage exit fees for... READ MORE
Pundits applaud ASIC advertising guide
by Staff Reporter • 30 Aug 2011
Industry pundits have welcomed ASIC’s firm stance on financial advertising.
Earlier today, the corporate... READ MORE
Regulator cracks down on financial advertising
by Staff Reporter • 30 Aug 2011
The corporate regulator has drafted a ‘best practice’ guide to advertising financial services and... READ MORE
Love what you’ve got
by Staff Reporter • 25 Aug 2011
Falling consumer confidence and a soft property market will force the RBA to consider its “mildly restrictive”... READ MORE
Looking forward, looking back
by Staff Reporter • 25 Aug 2011
AFTER STALLING in 2010/2011, residential price growth is expected to regain momentum in 2011/2012. Price growth... READ MORE
Guessing game
by Staff Reporter • 25 Aug 2011
WHEN WESTPAC chief economist Bill Evans predicted a 1 per cent cut to the official cash rate, many industry figures... READ MORE
ASIC investigates 'fake' home loan providers
by Staff Reporter • 19 Aug 2011
ASIC has warned borrowers to check the credentials of the businesses they seek home loans from, after receiving... READ MORE
ASIC reviews training compliance
by Staff Reporter • 5 Aug 2011
The industry watchdog ASIC has announced its plans to change the training requirements for mortgage brokers.
Earlier... READ MORE
CHOICE campaign sparks compliance fears
by Staff Reporter • 3 Aug 2011
CHOICE’s move into mortgage broking has been questioned by the third party distribution channel.
Yesterday, the... READ MORE
ASIC bans Sydney director for life
by Staff Reporter • 3 Aug 2011
Home Mortgages Australia director Erin Watson has been permanently banned from providing financial services after it... READ MORE
ASIC issues warning to licensees
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jul 2011
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has said it will come down hard on dodgy credit providers.
Since... READ MORE

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