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New data shows APRA crackdown may be working

One of the industry’s most prominent third-party banks has reported a dramatic fall in investor lending.

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You can’t regulate culture or character: Stevens

RBA Governor Glenn Stevens says that while he is supportive of regulation and initiatives aimed at curbing misconduct in the banking and finance industry, it will not change its culture.

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Regulator changes rules, catches out bank

ASIC has landed its first big fish since updating its responsible lending rules six months ago.

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Government decision could backfire badly

Foreign property investors are being used as cash cows by the Victorian government, which has the potential to impact on foreign investment in the state.

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Banks to pay up to $6m each to fund regulator

APRA has revealed it will pay particular attention to housing lending standards next financial year as discussions begin on its budget.

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Brokers urged to cash in on APRA ‘jawboning’

A mortgage broking association has urged its members to capitalise on APRA’s recent criticism of bank lending practices.

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Regulator’s tough talk could drive mortgage shake-up

Non-bank lenders could be in a position to grow their volumes as banks start taking APRA’s hint to pull back from investor lending.

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APRA issues warning about ‘heightened’ mortgage risks

Banks with aggressive lending practices have been told to expect APRA “increasingly at their doorstep”.

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Lawyer jailed for $5m mortgage fraud

A Victorian lawyer who stole almost $5 million from his clients by creating false mortgage documents has been sentenced to eight years in jail.

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ASIC unveils Financial Advisers Register

The regulator has launched the first stage of the new Financial Advisers Register on its MoneySmart website.

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