Compliance
OPINION - A fair way down the road
by Staff Reporter • 24 Jan 2011
WHEN THE Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted rates in November last year, it sent a clear message to the rest of... READ MORE
A Bigger Slice Of Pie
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2011
WHILE NON-BANK market share is recovering, to the disappointment of the originators it remains below the sizeable... READ MORE
APRA to crackdown on new bank rules
by Staff Reporter • 6 Jan 2011
Despite concerns that the new rules will force banks to lift their mortgage rates above the Reserve Bank, Mr Laker... READ MORE
Get your licence now: ASIC
by Staff Reporter • 3 Dec 2010
Brokers are being told to submit their licence applications now or run the risk of not being able to operate in the... READ MORE
ANALYSIS -- Cash rate to hit 6 per cent
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2010
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) shocked industry pundits when it lifted rates in November.
After a five-month rate... READ MORE
OPINION -- Lean on us
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2010
Mark ReidBankwest
The mortgage broking landscape is changing, and the lenders are strongly backing the changes.
In the... READ MORE
THE WORD -- Licensing in 2011
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2010
Do you think licensing will help or hinder volumes next year?
IAN SIMPSON
Smartline
I believe licensing will have a... READ MORE
Govt to cut stamp duty
by Staff Reporter • 23 Nov 2010
With the Victorian state election fast approaching, both parties are attempting to win votes by announcing plans to... READ MORE
ASIC outlines exit fee conduct
by Staff Reporter • 11 Nov 2010
Lenders' exit fees will face tougher scrutiny, following the release of ASIC's regulatory guidelines.
The corporate... READ MORE
THE WORD -- Commission structural changes
by Staff Reporter • 8 Nov 2010
WILL THERE BE FURTHER CHANGES TO COMMISSIONS OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS?
YESMICHAEL RUSSELLMortgage Choice
What we have... READ MORE
ANALYSIS -- The only way is up
by Staff Reporter • 8 Nov 2010
For months Australia's biggest banks have warned of the need to raise their interest rates above the RBA in a bid to... READ MORE
OPINION -- Give us a (festive) break
by Staff Reporter • 8 Nov 2010
Sam WhiteExecutive chairmanLoan Market
There has been a lot of talk about the introduction of NCCP changes on January... READ MORE
Treasurer to reignite competition
by Staff Reporter • 4 Nov 2010
Treasurer Wayne Swan is on a mission to ban mortgage exit fees.
Speaking to journalists yesterday, Mr Swan said he was... READ MORE
Over-regulation to hurt industry
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2010
Over-regulation is one of the biggest threats facing Australia’s banking and finance sector, Heritage Building... READ MORE
Beware of compliance costs
by Staff Reporter • 18 Oct 2010
Brokers that want to hold their own licence need to be mindful of the costs involved, according to Gold Seal.
Gold... READ MORE

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