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ASIC to observe AI use in lending

The regulator confirmed it will continue to look into how AI is being applied in regard to lending.

Foreign buyers to get a leg-up with new ATO process

From the end of June, the Tax Office is digitising its interactions with foreign investors and their representatives.

Director banned from providing financial services: ASIC

The regulator has banned the director of Foxi Capital AU Pty Ltd, Shaun Fox, from providing financial services for eight years.

CDR access should include loan processors: AMP Advice

The trusted adviser model in open banking should be expanded to enable loan processors and practice managers to receive data, AMP Advice’s Phil Quin-Conroy has said.

CFR supports APRA’s 3% buffer

The CFR has maintained that APRA’s serviceability buffer of 3 per cent remains appropriate in the current economic climate.

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.

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