Catch-up with announcements from APRA, ASIC, the ATO, the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, the RBA and New Zealand Regulators, as well as news of senior executive moves.
This edition also includes information about 2023 FINSIA Board nominations as well as learning opportunities at upcoming events and details about our ongoing advocacy on behalf of members in Australia and New Zealand.
We also like to make sure we give credit where credit’s due in our publications. So congratulations to FINSIA Senior Fellow Marnie Baker after Bendigo was crowned the most trusted bank in the Roy Morgan survey.
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FINSIA
Submissions and upcoming events
On demand: Australian Housing Market Update - Risk and Opportunity in 2023
Economic Update with Matthew Peter, Chief Economist, QIC
Managing cyber threats and responses
Bendigo Bank tops list of most trusted banks again
ACCC
ACCC launches inquiry into deposit interest rates
AFCA
AFCA welcomes additional measures to thwart spoofing scams
APRA
Highly resolved: PHI priorities for the new year
Opening Statement to Senate Economics Legislation Committee - February 2023
ASIC
Senate Economics Legislation Committee Senate Estimates
Expanding enforcement focus areas in the coming year
Framework to help deliver positive financial outcomes for First Nations people
Call for improved material business risk disclosure in annual reports
ATO
ATO announces changes to working from home deductions
Improving trust and confidence in the tax system is our end game
ABS
Unemployment rate rises to 3.7% in January
Travel drives increase in household spending
Monthly Business Turnover Indicator
Monthly Household Spending Indicator
Parliament
Bank closures in regional Australia – Parliament of Australia (aph.gov.au)
Reserve Bank
Opening Statement to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics
Quarterly statement on Monetary Policy
New Zealand
Beehive
Govt accounts in solid shape to respond to impact of Cyclone Gabrielle
Easier access to finance for those affected by the floods
National State of Emergency
New Zealand must build back better
Cyclone Gabrielle - What support is available and where can you get help
RBNZ
The Future of Money — Private Innovation | Te Moni Anamata — Te Auahatanga
Liquidity Policy Review seeks feedback on significant policy issues
New Enforcement Framework completed
Financial Markets Authority
Financial disclosures that are needed, according FMA’s Jenika Phipps
FMA finalises regulatory return questionnaire for licensed Financial Advice Providers
Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Significant investment scam targeting New Zealanders | CERT NZ
