FSF in the News

Changes to CCCFA and CoFI open opportunities

The FSF says it will work with Bayly and his officials to develop a CCCFA regime providing necessary protections to those consumers who need them, but which do not treat every borrower as vulnerable or incapable of managing their own finances.

FSF announces committee and chair

The Financial Services Federation (FSF) has announced its new executive committee, including Turners Automotive Group CEO Todd Hunter as chair.

Non-bank lenders launch Responsible Debt Collection Code

The FSF says its members know if they don't follow the Code it may take disciplinary action against them including revoking their FSF membership. The FSF says it has more than 92 members and affiliate members providing the likes of loans, leasing and

FSF Credit Excellence Awards winners revealed

The non-bank lending sector’s outstanding industry professionals took the spotlight at the Financial Services Federation’s biggest-ever, sold-out Crediting Excellence Awards evening.

Big banks' smalltown challengers find hope in profits inquiry

Expressing concern at the high profits pulled in by the Australian-owned banks, the Commerce Commission is surveying 2000 consumers about the impediments to them switching to local providers

Backpacker bank accounts hit by anti-money laundering rules

Working holiday visa holders have to jump through hoops to get a bank account because of anti-money laundering provisions which even the Reserve Bank say aren’t working.

Regulation, saturation and economic slowdown: What’s the future for buy now pay later?

Buy now pay later is hugely popular with consumers but it faces regulation and an economic slowdown.

Government's controversial home lending rules:

The Government's tweaks to the responsible lending rules may not move the dial enough to make a difference to borrowers, a group representing New Zealand's banks says.