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CALI seeks life insurers exemption from lead generation ban

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... generation to not be swept up into a blanket ban designed to address misconduct in other parts of the financial system. The government recently consulted on prescribing certain lead generation activities as a type of financial service, where those activities ...

Betashares launches Australian bond ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... to a diversified portfolio of Australian dollar denominated investment grade bonds, including Commonwealth and state government securities, government related bonds and corporate debt. The launch comes amid renewed investor interest in fixed income ...

Treasury releases adverse genetic test results ban draft regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... or using adverse genetic testing results in their underwriting decisions," Mulino said. "This reform delivers on the government's commitment to balance access to affordable life insurance with the health and wellbeing of Australians." Stakeholders have ...

Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses. "Australian Unity is progressing a strategic review ...

US proposes fresh tariffs on Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
... Australia had failed to stop goods made with forced labour from entering markets. The Trump administration said Australian government policies and practices had failed to enforce a ban on slavery, which made it difficult for US businesses to compete. ...

Cooling economy could keep RBA on hold

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... 0.5% in the March quarter. This growth includes elevated spending on electricity, gas and other fuels (up 11.7%) as government rebates ceased, raising out-of-pocket expenditure for households. Household spending on essential goods and services increased ...

Treasury considers reward system for whistleblowers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
The government has opened consultation on a review of corporate whistleblowing laws in Australia to ensure they are working to effectively protect whistleblowers. The consultation also considers financial incentives for whistleblowers. Currently the ...

Super funds push back on CSLR: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
The Super Members Council (SMC) has urged the federal government reject proposals that would expand funding responsibility for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) to Australians in APRA-regulated superannuation funds, arguing the costs should ...

ASIC cannot afford to stand still: Longo

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... ability to maintain its current enforcement program," he said, noting the regulator is engaging with Treasury and the government on the issue. Longo also called for greater resourcing across the broader enforcement system, arguing that increased criminal ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... energy-saving measures, Marcos rolled out a four-day work week and imposed limitations on air-conditioning usage for government workers. He recently suspended fuel tax excise on liquified petroleum gas and kerosene and implemented temporary work-from-home ...