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Advantedge requires paper copy signatures in NSW
by Reporter • 7 May 2018
The wholesale funder and distributor of white label home loans has announced that, as of today, it will require NSW... READ MORE
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REA Group to acquire property analytics company for $130m
by Staff Reporter • 7 May 2018
The digital advertising company and owner of realestate.com.au has entered into an agreement to acquire Hometrack... READ MORE
ING Australia, Nancy Fox

ING Australia welcomes Perpetual director to board
by Staff Reporter • 7 May 2018
ING Australia has appointed finance industry veteran Nancy Fox to its board of directors. READ MORE
Tax cut, stamp duty reform, outdated stamp duty

Call to end ‘unconscionable’ stamp duty ‘profiteering’
by Reporter • 4 May 2018
A real estate group has called for stamp duty reform, accusing the NSW government of ignoring the damage caused by... READ MORE
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Opinion: Scrutiny, regulation and the looming credit crunch
by James Mitchell • 4 May 2018
I’ve said before that the next downturn will, ironically, be triggered by regulation. Recent developments show that... READ MORE
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‘If brokers aren’t there helping consumers, who is?’: AFG
by Reporter • 4 May 2018
The head of a major aggregator has emphasised that “broader consideration” is needed on any wholesale changes to... READ MORE

Brokers originate $102.8bn for major bank
by Reporter • 3 May 2018
A big four bank has reported a $10.3 billion increase in mortgages settled through the third-party channel. READ MORE
Miles Hampton

Bank extends tenure of CEO and MD
by Reporter • 3 May 2018
The board of MyState Limited has extended the tenure of its current managing director and chief executive officer. READ MORE
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Bank scandals to impact mortgage lending: RBA
by James Mitchell • 3 May 2018
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has warned that the recent public scrutiny of the banks will lead to even tighter... READ MORE
ANZ CEO

Tighter expense requirements to further slow lending: ANZ CEO
by Reporter • 3 May 2018
ANZ's chief executive officer confirms that lending will likely slow further off the back of tighter expense... READ MORE
AMP

AMP faces fourth shareholder class action
by Reporter • 3 May 2018
A fourth class action is being lined up against financial services giant AMP, as boutique law firm Phi Finney McDonald... READ MORE
NAB

NAB launches DocuSign for broker channel
by Reporter • 2 May 2018
The big four bank has become the first major lender to launch DocuSign in the broker channel, allowing customers to... READ MORE
Shayne Elliott

Mortgage broking needs to reform: ANZ CEO
by Reporter • 2 May 2018
Issues concerning conflicts of interest and poor incentive structures in the broking industry must be resolved through... READ MORE
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Treasurer calls for all boards to review culture
by Reporter • 1 May 2018
APRA’s damning report on CBA’s culture and governance should be “required reading” for all boards in... READ MORE

New cash rate record reached
by Reporter • 1 May 2018
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the official cash rate for May, setting a new record. READ MORE
South Australian senator Rex Patrick

Senator slams ASIC amid ‘shameful disclosures’
by Reporter • 1 May 2018
South Australian senator Rex Patrick is calling for ASIC’s new chair, James Shipton, to provide the public with a... READ MORE

Majors report growth in owner-occupied portfolio
by Reporter • 1 May 2018
The big four banks all grew their owner-occupied lending portfolio in March, with two majors increasing their investor... READ MORE
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Former mortgage brokers permanently banned for fraud
by Reporter • 30 Apr 2018
Three mortgage brokers have been permanently banned from engaging in credit activities for their involvement in home... READ MORE

Borrowers should ‘brace’ themselves for rate hikes
by Reporter • 30 Apr 2018
Mortgage holders have been urged to prepare for out-of-cycle interest rate hikes from lenders spurred by an increase in... READ MORE
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Bank chairman steps down as scandals unfold
by James Mitchell • 30 Apr 2018
The chair of a non-major lender has stepped down from the board just one week after the bank lost its CEO after the... READ MORE
James Green

Green sells stake in Sydney brokerage
by Reporter • 30 Apr 2018
Third-party player James Green has sold his stake in a Sydney-based brokerage and resigned as a director to pursue new... READ MORE

‘Unconscionable conduct’: Credit repair group to pay $1.7m
by Reporter • 27 Apr 2018
A credit repair business has been ordered to pay penalties totalling $1.7 million after it was found to have breached... READ MORE

Bank announces broker commission changes
by Reporter • 27 Apr 2018
A non-major lender has announced that it is implementing changes to its broker commission payment model, including... READ MORE
Brokers

Bluestone enters near-prime market
by Reporter • 27 Apr 2018
Non-bank lender Bluestone Mortgages has announced its entry into the near-prime space with rate cuts of up to 225... READ MORE
Big debts, chasing debt

Opinion: APRA’s actions will reduce borrowing power
by James Mitchell • 27 Apr 2018
The banking regulator has swapped one lending curb for another as Australia’s lending crackdown continues. But new... READ MORE