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ASIC Investigates Private Lending Sector Amid Rapid Expansion
ASIC Investigates Private Lending Sector Amid Rapid Expansion
04 Jun 2026: Paige Estritori
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has recently conducted a comprehensive review of the private lending sector, revealing significant inconsistencies and potential risks. This scrutiny comes in response to the sector's rapid expansion, with private credit extending approximately $200 billion in loans, primarily to high-risk real estate developers and property investors. - read more
ASIC Halts City Finance Lending's Small Amount Credit Contracts
ASIC Halts City Finance Lending's Small Amount Credit Contracts
04 Jun 2026: Paige Estritori
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has recently issued an interim stop order against City Finance Lending Pty Ltd, preventing the company from issuing its small amount credit contracts (SACCs) to retail clients. This action was taken due to deficiencies identified in the company's target market determination (TMD), raising concerns about the suitability of these products for consumers. - read more

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