Finance in Focus Portal
ACCC: Businesses reminded to review their card surcharges and pricing information
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a reminder to businesses to review their card payment surcharges to ensure they are in line with their cost of accepting card payments.
ASIC fines Chapter Two Holdings for misrepresenting debt management outcomes offered to consumers
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued two infringement notices totalling $37,560 to debt management company Chapter Two Holdings Pty Ltd for alleged misleading statements made on its website.
AFIA Webinar: AUSTRAC - Talking Financial Crime
On 10 April, AFIA CEO Diane Tate was joined by AUSTRAC's National Manager, Regulatory Operations, Bradley Brown for a wide-ranging and insightful discussion on the regulator’s latest financial services-related updates.
AFIA Report: The role of the finance industry in the transition to sustainable transport
A new report commissioned by AFIA and conducted by Deloitte Access Economics identifies major barriers to low-emission vehicle (LEV) adoption, including infrastructure investment shortfalls, fragmented policies, and insufficient government incentives. While the finance industry is poised to drive this economic transition, stronger government leadership is crucial to unlock investment and fast-track electric vehicle (EV) uptake.
Government finalises Consumer Data Right rules for non-bank lenders (Copy)
Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones has announced the final Rules for the Consumer Data Right (CDR) extension to the non-bank lending sector, commencing from mid‑2026. The sector was formally designated in 2022.
Government finalises Consumer Data Right rules for non-bank lenders
Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones has announced the final Rules for the Consumer Data Right extension to the non-bank lending sector, commencing from mid‑2026. The sector was formally designated in 2022.
ASIC releases discussion paper on private and public capital markets
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched a discussion paper on the evolving dynamics of public and private capital markets, calling for feedback on potential regulatory adjustments.
ACCC announces 2025-26 compliance and enforcement priorities
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb delivered the keynote speech at the Committee for Economic Development Australia (CEDA), Thursday 20 February 2025, on the ACCC’s compliance and enforcement priorities for 2025-26.