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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

BNPL to be regulated under Credit Act

Buy now, pay later providers will soon be required to hold credit licences and comply with RLOs, the Assistant Treasurer has confirmed.

Mutual bank addresses Senate inquiry into bank closures

Australia’s largest mutual bank has told a Senate inquiry into regional bank closures that some communities could benefit from a joint venture model.

Treasurer aims to release RBA review next week

The Treasurer hopes to release the Reserve Bank review next week.

ASIC bans GC financial adviser

A former property scheme promoter has been sentenced to eight and a half years’ imprisonment.

Labor ditches Robodebt contract

The Albanese government has pledged to ensure Robodebt never happens again, announcing all welfare payment debt will be managed in house over the coming months. 

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