RG 273
Mortgage brokers: Best interests duty
Issued 24 June 2020. This is a guide for mortgage brokers and other relevant Australian credit licensees.
In plain English
RG 273 explains the best interests duty for mortgage brokers and credit licensees.
RG 273 applies to mortgage brokers and other Australian credit licensees. It explains what the best interests duty means. It outlines how to meet this duty. The guide was issued on 24 June 2020.
Why it matters
Mortgage brokers must ensure they act in their customers’ best interests. This guide helps brokers understand and meet their obligations, reducing compliance risk.
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Source: https://www.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.