The one-stop financial complaints watchdog, which was formed following recommendations from the Ramsay Review, is top of the list of more than 20 important policy, research and regulatory updates specially curated for FINSIA members.
AFCA
More than 400,000 complaints from consumers and small businesses in first five years
BANKS
Banks report strong full year results despite increasing margin and cost pressures – KPMG
Cash earnings of major banks soar to unprecedented levels – PwC
RBA
Outlook for the Australian Economy
ACCC
New international network formed to promote competitive markets in the Pacific
ASIC
Gen Z most concerned about finances in Australia
ASIC calls on organisations to prioritise cyber security after it finds significant gaps
APRA
Proposals for targeted changes on liquidity and capital in response to global banking turmoil
Our patience has worn out with lack of action on cyber security
AUSTRAC
Financial Action Task Force updates anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing risk
ABS
Unemployment rate back up to 3.7% in October
Highest quarterly wage growth rise recorded in the 26-year history
Number of casual employees is 2.7 million – up from 2.4 in 2021
ATO
Ninth corporate tax transparency report for 2021-22
NEW ZEALAND
Record net migration loss of New Zealand citizens
Food prices up since last year but down in October 2023
RBNZ
Building a balance sheet to support financial stability
Review of policy for branches of overseas banks
FMA
Consultation on fair outcomes for consumers and markets open
