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AFCA names inaugural chief scams officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... 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 coordination ...

AFCA expands scam-related complaints, publication rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... a critical interim step to strengthen consumer protections ahead of the full implementation of the Scams Prevention Framework," AFCA said. Some changes to paid representatives took effect. Under new rule B.6.5(a), where a paid representative is not an ...

AFCA expands C-suite with three hires

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... on the strong foundations already in place as we move into our next phase of growth." AFCA said the Scams Prevention Framework will introduce a new line of business requiring new capabilities, systems and cross-sector coordination. AFCA confirmed an ...

Super trustees told to up fraud protection game

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... communications to various trustees and strongly encourages the trustees to monitor government's rollout of the Scams Prevention Framework (SPF). While currently excluded from the SPF, the government has said the framework would be open to the future ...

ASFA launches new initiative to fight financial crime

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... Delahunty said. ASFA said the initiative will also build on the momentum of the government's recent Scams Prevention Framework, which called for a coordinated response to financial crime. "As the Minister for Cyber Security, Tony Burke noted... the rapid ...

Scams prevention framework consultation released

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
Treasury has released the Scams Prevention Framework for consultation with harsh penalties proposed for financial services firms that don't do enough to prevent scams. The government is planning to introduce mandatory codes that would requires financial ...
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