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AML/CTF is not the death knell for smaller firms

SOLO or small-firm conveyancers feeling overwhelmed by administrative and regulatory requirements have been urged not to despair. Some facing the latest burden of AML/CTF compliance are reportedly tempted to sell up, retire or merge with larger firms. But industry leaders say it’s a challenge that can be managed. “AML/CTF is maybe another straw but I don’t see any evidence it’s broken the camel’s back,” said AIC NSW chief executive Jonathan Smithers. The Institute’s membership currently comprises 525 separate businesses (in addition to individual members) handling ov

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Strata reports must be better, says AIC boss

Chance to address ‘flaws’ in upcoming tax amendments

Almost one in three to invest in anything but housing

Worsening inflation outlook presents ‘hard choices’

Sunshine State beautiful one day, perfect the next

Many holding back from buying their home

NEW research has shown Australians looking to buy a house are feeling “conflicted about the uncertainty in the current market”. And it found millions of Australians are delay

THOUSANDS of jobs will be cut at National Australia Bank, but the major lender is promising to shield customer-facing roles from the sweeping changes. The big-four bank announced on Tues

Upping ante with GST a path to fixing Aust debt

THE GST should be raised and expanded to include more products in an attempt to pay down Australia’s ballooning national debt, a respected think tank has urged. The Grattan Institu

National construction costs stabilised through the September quarter but underlying uncertainty still clouds the industry. Property data firm Cotality’s Cordell Construction Cost I