All posts tagged "National Credit Act"
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787Australia & NZCBA to Pay Penalty for Increasing Problem Gambler’s Credit Limit
ASIC launched civil proceedings against CBA in March alleging that the bank failed to take account of a notification by a customer that he was a problem gambler.
November 2, 2020 -
525Australia & NZAustralian Court Orders Penalty Against NAB Over Introducer Programme
The penalty was discounted due to NAB’s cooperation with ASIC and its admissions that it contravened the law by using unlicenced home loan referrers.
October 20, 2020 -
392Australia & NZASIC Commences Proceedings Against Cigno, BHF Solutions
Both companies have been providing credit to a large number of consumers and charging "substantial fees", without holding an Australian credit licence.
October 1, 2020 -
455Australia & NZ
ASIC to Seek Reforms to Responsible Lending Laws
ASIC has decided not to appeal the dismissal of its responsible lending case against Westpac; instead it will review its existing guidance and recommend legislative reforms.
July 23, 2020 -
2.5KAustralia & NZASIC’s Loss to Westpac is Terrible for Everyone
Despite 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, 2020 -
496Australia & NZASIC Launches Court Proceedings Against Volkswagen Financial Services
ASIC says Volkswagen contravened the responsible lending provisions of the National Credit Act in relation to 49,380 loan contracts.
December 24, 2019 -
538Australia & NZNAB Faces Potential A$535 Penalty for Using Unlicensed Loan Referrers
ASIC has initiated federal court proceedings in relation to misconduct by 16 NAB bankers who accepted loan information and documentation from unlicensed introducers.
August 26, 2019 -
494Australia & NZASIC Ordered to Pay Westpac Costs in Case Dismissal
In 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, 2019 -
786Australia & NZ
Westpac to Pay Record A$35mn for ‘Responsible Lending’ Breach
Westpac 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
