Compliance
ACCC voices ‘widespread concerns’ about credit repair firms
by Nick Bendel • 27 May 2015
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has voiced “widespread concerns about the practices of... READ MORE
Beware of tax concession traps
by Reporter • 22 May 2015
The federal government recently announced $5.5 billion of budget measures for small businesses, which include a 100... READ MORE
Regulator told to be alert, not alarmed
by Nick Bendel • 18 May 2015
The prudential regulator’s chairman, Wayne Byres, warned last week that “the current economic environment for... READ MORE
Federal inquiry calls for end to stamp duty
by Reporter • 14 May 2015
The final report of the Senate Economics References Committee’s affordable housing inquiry described stamp duty as... READ MORE
Industry deplores calls for ASIC investigation
by Huntley Mitchell • 8 May 2015
Consumer advocacy group Choice has called for the corporate watchdog to undertake an investigation into the mortgage... READ MORE
ASIC takes action on property spruiking firm
by Staff reporter • 8 May 2015
The regulator revoked the licence of the company formerly called Heritage Financial Solutions Australia Pty Ltd and... READ MORE
MFAA represents industry on regulation
by Staff reporter • 20 Apr 2015
The event was an opportunity for the industry body and was facilitated at ASIC’s Sydney office by a network of key... READ MORE
MFAA loan calculators go mobile
by Staff reporter • 7 Apr 2015
The announcement comes three months after the MFAA's initial launch of the consumer loan calculators and will be... READ MORE
My view on regulation
by Allan Faint • 7 Apr 2015
Though a bit of a bother, I can see the benefit for myself as a coach and the parents whose children are in my care.... READ MORE
Government must seize FSI opportunity: COBA
by Staff reporter • 27 Mar 2015
COBA’s submission in response to the Murray report said current regulatory settings have stifled competition and... READ MORE
ASIC bans Charterhill boss for two years
by James Mitchell, Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2015
ASIC has banned Charterhill Group founder George Nowak from providing financial services until 3 July 2017 on the... READ MORE
There's never been a better time to reform stamp duties
by Cameron Kusher • 9 Mar 2015
Given where the property market now stands any changes to stamp duty should be implemented sooner rather than later... READ MORE
Opinion: Are interest rates in a bit of a fix?
by Kim Cannon • 9 Mar 2015
Like it or not, the petroleum industry is the engine room of the world economy. If you think of the old saying about... READ MORE
The Word: Industry bodies - Mar 2015
by Staff reporter • 9 Mar 2015
Keep them separate
“An interesting proposal and one that will no doubt cause some thought provoking discussion.... READ MORE
Best Loan Administrator: Hume Leow, iProperty Plan
by Staff Reporter • 6 Mar 2015
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