Two stumps could beat two pillars
When APRA revealed plans to impose higher capital charges on housing loans it was seen in some circles as a gift for the "two stumps".
Tony Boyd writes on business, markets, personal finance and news. Based in our Sydney newsroom, Tony has more than 35 years experience as a finance journalist and is known for writing The Australian Financial Review's Chanticleer column, as well as his previous roles as associate editor Telecommunications, Financial Services editor, Global Markets editor, Information Technology editor and Tokyo correspondent.
When APRA revealed plans to impose higher capital charges on housing loans it was seen in some circles as a gift for the "two stumps".
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