Regulation

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Australia ranks second for housing market risk: IMF

The international body points to high levels of household debt and high mortgage payments.

17 April 2023 • By Annie Kane

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ACCC calls for more ammunition to prevent uncompetitive mergers

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13 April 2023 • By Philip King

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Taskforce seizes $28m in illegally grown tobacco

Retailers warn of declining sales and a potential budget hole as expensive tobacco products drive buyers towards...

12 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Limited licence advisers ‘an endangered species’

Numbers will drop into double digits this year, according to Adviser Ratings.

11 April 2023 • By Jessica Penny

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For some, greenhushing means it’s all quiet on the climate front

As ASIC and the ACCC enforce stricter guidelines around greenwashing, many businesses are backtracking on...

06 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

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ASIC sues Auto & General alleging unfair contracts

The regulator says a requirement by the insurer imposes an “unclear obligation” that could “mislead or confuse”.

06 April 2023 • By Philip King

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How demise of peak indebtedness rule resets clawback amounts

The High Court has abolished a convention that allowed liquidators to maximise the potential of unfair preference...

06 April 2023 • By Trevor Withane

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Insolvent financial firms put $692m of claims in limbo, AFCA reveals

The compensation scheme of last resort will be crucial for almost 5,000 complaints on hold due to company wind-ups.

05 April 2023 • By Philip King