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    Governance News 13 July 2022

    40 minute read + (PDF download)  13.07.2022 Mark Standen, Siobhan Doherty, Kate Hilder

    This week's issue covers several significant financial services developments including APRA's consultation on proposed new remuneration disclosure and reporting requirements for insurers, superannuation funds and banks, the ACCC's first enforcement action for (alleged) non-compliance with CDR Rules and confirmation from the Assistant Treasurer on the government's position on responsible lending, BNPL regulation and regulation of payday lending/consumer leases.  This issue also includes coverage of key ESG, risk and regulatory developments and more…

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    • APRA consults on new remuneration disclosures for APRA-regulated entities
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    • CGI Australia event | Climate Governance Forum, 1 August 2022
    • Cutting plastic waste: India implements single use plastic ban, separately California has passed legislation cutting single use plastics and implementing new recycling requirements
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    • Top Story | Consumer protection is key: Assistant Treasurer outlines the government's position on SACCs, BNPL regulation and Responsible Lending
    • APRA consultation on proposed amendments to APS 330 Public Disclosure
    • The ASA and SIAA call for the stamping fee exemption for LICs and LITs to be reinstated
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