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MyBudget scrambles for AFS licence after ASIC probe

MyBudget scrambles for AFS licence after ASIC probe

by Sarah Simpkins • 20 Jul 2021
Budgeting provider MyBudget has applied for an Australian financial services licence, after a recent ASIC... READ MORE
AMP dodges criminal charges in fees-for-no-service investigation

AMP dodges criminal charges in fees-for-no-service investigation

by Sarah Simpkins • 19 Jul 2021
ASIC has decided to end an investigation into alleged criminal conduct by an AMP financial advice business, relating to... READ MORE
Government releases new compensation legislation for consultation

Government releases new compensation legislation for consultation

by Annie Kane • 16 Jul 2021
The Morrison government on Friday released exposure draft legislation to establish the compensation scheme of last... READ MORE
Debt management ACL regime begins

Debt management ACL regime begins

by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Jul 2021
ASIC has warned debt management firms, who are now require to hold an ACL, that it is closely monitoring compliance... READ MORE
RBA delivers first rate decision for FY21-22

RBA delivers first rate decision for FY21-22

by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jul 2021
The RBA has announced its decision for the official cash rate for July, as well as changes to strategies around its... READ MORE
‘Responsible lending’ issues among top consumer complaints

‘Responsible lending’ issues among top consumer complaints

by Annie Kane • 6 Jul 2021
Credit cards and home loan issues were the most complained-about products in financial year 2021, with responsible... READ MORE
Valuation fluctuation: The rise and fall of property values

Valuation fluctuation: The rise and fall of property values

by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2021
The red-hot property market has moved at such a pace in the past year that, when coupled with lower levels of supply,... READ MORE
Non-majors in the spotlight

Non-majors in the spotlight

by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2021
As mortgage activity smashes record after record and broker market share continues to rise, the need for lenders to be... READ MORE
Qld real estate body calls for stamp duty reform

Qld real estate body calls for stamp duty reform

by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Jun 2021
The REIQ has slammed the Queensland government for failing to act on the eventual scrapping of stamp duty in the... READ MORE
Calls for NSW property tax to play a role in HEM

Calls for NSW property tax to play a role in HEM

by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Jun 2021
An NSW government progress paper on its property tax proposals has included feedback that the annual property tax would... READ MORE