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AFCA consults on rule changes under upcoming scam framework

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... Complaints Authority (AFCA) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to consider scam-related complaints under the Scam Prevention Framework (SPF) that will come into effect early next year. The government passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill in ...

AIA Australia rejigs retail team, appoints new lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
... reduce the number of Australians reaching crisis before seeking help. They will also focus on early intervention and prevention and support employers to address psychological risks and promote mentally healthier work environments.

TAL names chief customer and health officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... including its response to the growing community impact of mental health and the support provided to customers through prevention and recovery. TAL group chief executive and managing director Fiona Macgregor said the appointment reflected the importance ...

Super funds should not be asked to fund the CSLR: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
... compensation, instead of spreading the cost, and focusing on stopping losses happening in the first place. "Because prevention is better than compensation. Stopping unregulated lead generators, aggressive sales tactics and conflicted advice from causing ...

Advice complaints see biggest increase in FY26: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... Resolving disputes is important but preventing scams before they happen is even better. That's why broader scam prevention efforts are so important," Jenkins said. Overall, the three most complained about financial products in 2025-26 were personal ...

HSBC Bank fined $35m in landmark scam-protection failures

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... with ASIC, which recognises our customer redress program and the significant enhancements made to our fraud and scam prevention, detection and response," a HSBC spokesperson said.

ASIC moves to strengthen defences against financial scams

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... also encouraging businesses targeted by impersonation scams to utilise new online resources designs to support scam prevention and response efforts.

Treasury releases adverse genetic test results ban draft regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... financial services Daniel Mulino said genetic testing is an important tool that can save lives through early detection and prevention. "Australians should be able to access this testing with confidence, without concern it could limit their access to ...

Super funds push back on CSLR: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... payments to be limited to actual losses, and stronger consumer protection reforms to reduce future claims on the scheme. "Prevention is always better than clean-up. Nothing short of large-scale consumer safety reforms that comprehensively lift the bar ...

AFCA names inaugural chief scams officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... possible service." AFCA's external dispute resolution service will be a key component of the government's Scams Prevention Framework and introduces an expanded area of responsibility for AFCA, requiring additional capabilities, systems and cross-sector ...
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