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    Governance News 1 December 2021

    50 minute read (PDF download)  01.12.2021 Mark Standen, Siobhan Doherty, Kate Hilder

    This issue includes coverage of several significant financial services and regulatory developments including the launch of the inaugural review of ASIC by the new regulator oversight body, the Financial Regulator Assessment Authority.  This issue also covers several key ESG developments including the release of ASIC's final climate risk management guidance (CPG 229) and more…

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    • Top Story | Status update: Tracking progress against each of the Hayne Commission's 76 recommendations
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