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ASIC wins first crypto-related case in court

by Reporter • 13 Feb 2024
The Federal Court has found that fintech company Block Earner engaged in unlicensed financial services conduct when... READ MORE

Unpacking the unjust clawback: A call for fairness in finance

by Phil Rice • 13 Feb 2024
The broking industry has become the go-to choice for borrowers, with over 70 per cent of mortgage applications now... READ MORE

Which country is Australia’s largest foreign investor?

by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Feb 2024
The Quarterly Report on Foreign Investment (1 July to 30 September 2023) released by the Foreign Investment Review... READ MORE

Government introduces foreign investment legislation

by Reporter • 9 Feb 2024
At the same time, the government is hoping that these changes might funnel that foreign investment still occurs in... READ MORE

A taxing issue: Brokers v payroll tax

by Annie Kane • 9 Feb 2024
Is a single operator broker an employee of an aggregator? Ask that question to anyone in industry and the answer... READ MORE

‘Brokers need to recognise the red flags’ of scams, warns NAB

by Reporter • 5 Feb 2024
National Australia Bank (NAB) has released a 2024 outlook highlighting the key themes that will be affecting brokers... READ MORE

‘Labyrinthine’ financial services legislation set to be...

by Reporter • 18 Jan 2024
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has released its final report for its inquiry into simplification of the... READ MORE

Home loan complaints rose 17 per cent in 2023

by Annie Kane • 16 Jan 2024
Mortgages were among the top five most complained about financial products in the calendar year 2023, according to... READ MORE

Intervention order on short-term credit contracts extended

by Reporter • 16 Jan 2024
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has extended its product intervention orders relating to... READ MORE

Stamp duty ‘stifles housing mobility’: REIQ

by Reporter • 11 Jan 2024
At present, first-time buyers in Queensland can only pay no stamp duty on properties where the home is purchased for... READ MORE

Interest-free loans offered to overcome building delays: WA government

by Reporter • 9 Jan 2024
Residential builders will be able to apply for interest-free loans of up to $300,000 in total – $60,000 per... READ MORE

Federal government appoints AHURI directors

by Adrian Suljanovic • 27 Dec 2023
The federal government has appointed Dr Anthony Richards and Jennifer Samms as part-time independent directors to the... READ MORE

Foreign investment changes a ‘step in the right direction’:...

by Josh Needs • 12 Dec 2023
The federal government’s alterations to the foreign investment framework, which will see international investors... READ MORE

FBAA flags ‘concern’ with new advice model

by Annie Kane • 8 Dec 2023
Peter White AM, the managing director of the Finance Brokers Association of Australasia (FBAA), has voiced concerns... READ MORE

Government creates new type of financial adviser

by Annie Kane • 7 Dec 2023
The federal government has unveiled its Delivering Better Financial Outcomes package, a suite of changes that will... READ MORE
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