APRA sets start date for HELP debt servicing changes

The regulator has released guidance on the servicing of Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt when assessing home loan applications, providing a date from which the changes are to be implemented. From 30 September 2025 APRA expects lenders to no longer consider HELP debt when servicing mortgages if the repayments are expected to be complete…

APRA sets start date for HELP debt servicing changes

The regulator has released guidance on the servicing of Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt when assessing home loan applications, providing a date from which the changes are to be implemented. From 30 September 2025 APRA expects lenders to no longer consider HELP debt when servicing mortgages if the repayments are expected to be complete…

Charity auction helps fight debt in Rugby

CHARITY auction in Rugby raised £3,500 to help people struggling with debt. The team from Revive Churches in Rugby, who partner with debt help charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP), hosted the auction at The Merchants Inn. An Evening With CAP Rugby saw guests support the auction led by auctioneer DJ Dan Sambell, and also…

Sharjah Public Finance Award hosts Public Debt Management Forum

The forum, titled “Managing Public Debt in a Changing World – Sustainable Strategies to Address Global Economic Challenges,” aimed to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices in the field of public finance among participating countries. This initiative seeks to strengthen the ability of these nations to tackle contemporary financial challenges. The forum featured a distinguished…