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ASIC sheds light on responsible lending laws

by Staff Reporter • 2 Mar 2010
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has released a regulatory guidance to help credit licensees... READ MORE
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THE WORD -- Licensing

by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2010
Last month, Westpac announced it would lower its maximum LVR for new customers; potentially opening the floodgate... READ MORE
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ASIC Credit Roadshow hits the ground running

by Staff Reporter • 15 Feb 2010
Brokers seeking to improve their understanding of the soon to be introduced National Credit Regime are encouraged to... READ MORE
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Brokers fear overregulation

by Staff Reporter • 9 Feb 2010
Mounting overhead costs and burdensome disclosure requirements are just two issues brokers are concerned about when... READ MORE
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Government shocks industry, withdraws guarantee

by Staff Reporter • 8 Feb 2010
In another sign that the economy is well on the road to recovery, the federal government has announced it will end its... READ MORE
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Majors unaffected by US banking regulatory change

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010
Banking regulatory changes proposed by the US government last week are unlikely to directly impact the future earnings... READ MORE
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ACCC reviews Axa takeover

by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2010
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has started its review of NAB's plan to acquire the... READ MORE
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NSW premier extends stamp duty initiative

by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2010
Premier Kristine Keneally’s decision to extend the cuts to stamp duty for new homes will drive economic stimulus and... READ MORE
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APRA’s rules could cost banks

by Staff Reporter • 8 Jan 2010
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) proposed financial claims scheme may throw extra overhead... READ MORE
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Stamp duty reduction on new homes under $600,000 extended

by Staff Reporter • 31 Dec 2009
New home buyers have a further six months to take advantage of the 50 per cent cut in stamp duty on new homes priced up... READ MORE