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Lender loses appeal over court ruling it charged unlawful fees

by Will Paige • 26 Mar 2025
A future hearing will decide the penalty Sunshine Loans must pay for charging unlawful fees after its appeal failed. READ MORE

Revenue NSW pushes back at criticism over ‘reckless’ payroll tax...

by Will Paige • 21 Mar 2025
Revenue NSW has defended its actions after brokers and industry experts slated the application of payroll tax and... READ MORE

Broking industry challenges ‘stealth tax’ at NSW payroll tax...

by Will Paige • 21 Mar 2025
Brokers and industry experts have pushed for reform at a hearing into payroll tax in NSW, raising concerns about the... READ MORE

Mutuals vulnerable to rapidly changing banking landscape, APRA warns

by Will Paige • 17 Mar 2025
The boards of some mutuals lack the skills to navigate a modern banking environment, the prudential regulator has... READ MORE

ASIC lashes lenders over small credit contracts

by Annie Kane • 13 Mar 2025
The regulator has said it is “concerned” and “disappointed” to see some non-bank lenders pushing vulnerable... READ MORE

‘Liar loans’ back in spotlight; how can brokers protect...

by Annie Kane • 13 Mar 2025
New reports have raised concerns about Australians lying about their earnings on financial applications, reigniting the... READ MORE

ASIC updates guidance on student loans

by Will Paige • 7 Mar 2025
The regulator has responded to calls from the Treasurer and changed its guidance in an effort to make it easier for... READ MORE

Brokers celebrate Qld stamp duty waiver for FHBs

by Will Paige • 25 Feb 2025
Members of industry have welcomed the passage of a bill that abolishes stamp duty on all new homes for first-time... READ MORE

Coalition pledges to reform lending

by Annie Kane • 20 Feb 2025
The Coalition would reform prudential settings, including by adjusting serviceability requirements and expanding... READ MORE

APRA seeking feedback on student debt repayment reforms

by Will Paige • 20 Feb 2025
The regulator has written to banks for feedback on proposed changes to student debt repayments. READ MORE