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NZ tries to rein in its runaway housing market. Will Australia follow?

New Zealand is phasing out tax loopholes and has increased capital gains tax on investment properties, while building a slew of new residential dwellings.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 24, 2021

The 'fail' of school banking: ASIC

The financial regulator today handed down its key findings into school banking programs, which 'fail' to effectively disclose customer acquisition strategies.

By Harrison Astbury ● December 15, 2020

Regulator puts insurers on notice over dodgy travel policies

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has secured $10 million in remediation from Allianz over mis-sold travel insurance policies.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 30, 2020

Aussies to be questioned over streaming services, private schools under new ASIC lending guidelines

Banks and lenders have been instructed to grill borrowers over their spending and what they're willing to give up if they want a home loan, under new lending guidelines released by ASIC.

By Emma Duffy ● December 11, 2019

Nearly half of Australians want financial advice: ASIC

Research by ASIC has revealed the attitudes of Australians towards financial advisers, with 41% of Australians revealing they intend to get personal financial advice in the near future.

By William Jolly ● August 26, 2019