Could you say goodbye to Netflix to take out a loan? That’s one example corporate watchdog ASIC has included in its responsible lending update. Now, rest assured that you don’t actually have to say goodbye to Netflix to take out a loan. It’s just a “non-essential”...
The country’s top financial regulators are concerned banks are ‘too cautious’ when it comes to loans for small business borrowers. The Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) – which is chaired by RBA governor Philip Lowe and includes APRA, ASIC and federal...
Got a pool you’re constantly scooping leaves out of but never use? Or perhaps you’re looking to cool off this summer in the privacy of someone else’s backyard. Well, a new pool-sharing app has just launched in Australia. We Aussies love to swim. In fact, we’ve won the...
Small business owners experiencing financial difficulties are often leaving it too late to seek help from a trusted adviser before going bust. That’s one of the key factors contributing to small business insolvencies being explored by the Australian Small Business and...
Borrowers struggling to stay afloat will be offered greater protection from debt collection agencies under new guidelines being applied by Australian banks. As recently reported by the ABC, debt collectors can legally sue to recover debts as little as $5,000, with one...
