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RG 273

Mortgage brokers: Best interests duty

Best interests duty + conflicts management for mortgage brokers (s 158LA NCCP).

In plain English

RG 273 explains the best interests duty and how mortgage brokers must manage conflicts of interest.

RG 273 applies to mortgage brokers who hold an Australian Credit Licence (ACL). It explains their obligations under section 158LA of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009. Brokers must act in the best interests of their clients. They must also manage conflicts of interest appropriately. This guide was last updated in December 2023.

Why it matters

Mortgage brokers need to understand and follow RG 273. Failing to do so could lead to concerns about how you advise clients and manage your business’s reputation.

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Issuing regulator

ASIC

Topics


Source: https://asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/find-a-document/regulatory-guides/rg-273-mortgage-brokers-best-interests-duty/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.