Posts tagged "asic"

ASIC has named small business as a key point of focus over the next twelve months, singling out lender behaviour and unfair contract terms.

Treasury has unveiled draft legislation that will require directors to apply for identification numbers while simplifying business registers.

Financing is becoming more difficult for business owners in the midst of fallout from the banking royal commission, with some seeking alternative paths to credit.

A Brisbane business owner is moving ahead with plans for his Eggslut cafe, dismissing concerns the name is offensive.

Fast-growing small business lender Prospa has agreed to alter its standard loan terms for small businesses, following an ASIC review.

Westpac has admitted to contravening consumer credit protection laws in relation to around 10,500 home loans.

Commonwealth Bank and NAB have been given a dressing down at the ongoing banking royal commission over their treatment of superannuation customers.

Popular e-commerce app Afterpay has posted huge growth and is now expanding internationally, but its 'buy now, pay later' model is under scrutiny.

Australia’s small business leaders say employers should be taken out of the superannuation process as the banking royal commission focuses on the $26 billion industry this week.

A newly minted banking Code of Practice has been heralded as a win for small business in the aftermath of the banking royal commission.

The federal government plans to make it cheaper for individuals and businesses to search the online business registries administered by the ASIC.

The federal government has today revealed the cost of the illegal phoenix activity on the Australian economy could exceed $5 billion annually.