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    Governance News 13 October 2021

    40 minute read + (PDF download)  13.10.2021 Mark Standen, Siobhan Doherty, Kate Hilder

    This issue covers key financial services developments including the second business interruption insurance test case, the FSC's proposals to cut the cost of advice, and various Hayne-related developments.  In addition, this issue covers key ESG-related developments and more…

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