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APRA warns banks about overusing lending exceptions

The prudential regulator has warned banks that lenders with higher volumes of lending exceptions will be faced with “heightened supervisory attention”.

Regulators left with no choice but to embrace AI

Australia’s financial system regulators have flagged the security risks posed by rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technologies but revealed they’re exploring ways to leverage AI to ...

New APRA expectations will level the playing field: Non-majors

Several non-major lenders have welcomed the government’s updated expectations for the prudential regulator, stating they will help create a more even playing field for smaller players.

Cheques out: Cheques to bounce by 2030

The government will phase out cheques from the financial system by 2030, as part of an overhaul of the payments system.

Stop order on lender revoked after 24hrs: ASIC

The regulator has lifted the stop order on a lenders' BNPL products after it addressed the raised concerns.

BOQ enters enforceable undertakings with APRA and AUSTRAC

The non-major bank has entered into two voluntary enforceable undertakings, one relating to issues with its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing program and another to ...

New Zealand eases home lending restrictions

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will ease rules limiting new lending to home loan borrowers with small deposits.

APRA grants full banking licence to neobank

A new bank has been formed after the prudential regulator has granted it a full banking licence without restrictions.

RBNZ signals end of rate rises, for now

New Zealand’s central bank has signalled an end of its tightening cycle as rates reach the highest level in 14 years.

Does the BNPL regulation move go far enough?

Consumer groups have suggested the government’s move to regulate buy now, pay later products with ‘tailored’ responsible lending obligations doesn’t go far enough in protecting users

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