The federal government is trying to make Australians more financially literate, but it’s using a definition that ignores many political, economic and cultural factors.
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The new banking regulations undermine the existing system, confusing regulators and achieving very little.
Despite billions raised in the past year, ICOs are still risky. But ASIC has finally given us a sign of how they will be regulated.
One scandal at the CBA stands out above all others, It set the scene for how the CBA board would handle future scandals, that is to obfuscate, prevaricate and litigate.
ASIC is telling CommInsure to do what it should have been doing all along. Let’s forget the past and mistreatment of customers, it’s paradise for firms that prey on the sick and dying.
Studies have shown that shame can motivate people to be both helpful but also vengeful, so the verdict is still out on whether it curbs bad behaviour.
A primary focus on prosecuting those who have committed illegal phoenix activities has not been successful.
Australia could follow the UK’s lead in fostering progress in the financial technology sector.
2016 was not a good year for ASIC and now it looks like it might run up the white flag on its BBSW legal case.
Just before everyone sits down for their Christmas dinner ASIC has handed two of Australia’s big four banks a big present.
The latest Productivity Commission report on how consumer law is being used shows that the same issues still haven’t been addressed for years.
Members of House Standing Committee on Economics should be asking the directors of Australia’s Big Four banks (not the CEOs) different questions, if they really want the right answers.
Businesses are trying to set up procedures to help whistleblowers, but better guidance, incentives and regulation are still needed, new research finds.
An ASIC report detailing how financial advice was paid for but not given by Australia’s big four banks exposes a culture problem that the government needs to deal with.
Business Briefing: rate tracker mortgages
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Rate tracker mortgages could provide some certainty for customers and increase trust in the banking sector.
Just when we all thought that the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) had already won the race to be most ineffective regulator of the year, up pops the Australian Prudential Regulation…
The large banks and AMP will be required to fund the establishment of a new independent body to oversee the professional standing of the much-criticised financial services industry.
Data on the outcomes of life insurance claims will not only help individual customers but also financial advisers and super funds acting on behalf of consumers.
The Financial Services Council code of conduct for life insurance is the industry’s last chance to reform before the government steps in.
People who engage in rent-to-buy schemes might not be protected under law and are often left in unaffordable situations.
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Visiting Fellow, Macquarie University Applied Finance Centre, Macquarie University
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