Requirements to report forbearance granted to borrowers will ensure industry statistics reflect the “true health of the banking system” and incentivise prudence in banks’ credit decisions.
August 11, 2020The working group will seek to promote the use of artificial intelligence in financial services as part of the government’s ‘New Deal’ policy initiative.
July 17, 2020Despite its recent Federal Court loss, ASIC was right to appeal the dismissal of its responsible lending case against Westpac, says bank conduct specialist Dr Andy Schmulow.
July 11, 2020In September, Westpac admitted to breaching responsible lending laws and agreed to a A$35mn settlement with ASIC. The settlement was rejected and the case has been dismissed.
August 14, 2019Westpac has vowed to fight the claim, saying it takes its responsible lending obligations very seriously. But it could face a multi-million-dollar settlement if other borrowers join the class action.
February 26, 2019Westpac Bank’s automated credit assessment system approved 10,500 home loans between 2011 and 2015 which should not have been automatically approved; the system has since been upgraded.
September 6, 2018