On 20 April 2016, the Government announced a package of measures to enhance the operation of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and to improve consumer outcomes in the financial system. As part of his package, the Government announced a review...
As part of the Government’s commitment to continuous improvement of Australia’s consumer protection regime, Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) was asked to conduct a broad review of and report on the effectiveness of the ACL. After issue of an Interim...
The Corporations Amendment (Life Insurance Remuneration Arrangements) Act 2017 No. 6 (Cth) which amends the Corporations Act 2001 No. 50 (Cth) was assented to on 22 February 2017. The effect is that on 1 January 2018, the current conflicted remuneration regime for...
Treasurer The Hon Scott Morrison MP has announced the Productivity Commission will conduct an inquiry into competition in Australia’s financial system. The Committee will report on: the need for further reform and improved oversight of the life insurance...
The Terrorism Insurance Amendment Regulations 2017 amends the Terrorism Insurance Regulations 2003 and will commence on 1 July 2017. The Regulations implement recommendation nine of the Terrorism Insurance Act Review: 2015 to extend the terrorism insurance scheme to...
The General Insurance Code of Practice Governance Committee has released its General Insurance Code of Practice Industry Data Report for 2015-16 (the Report) which provides an overview of code compliance based on industry data supplied by subscribers to the General...
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