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Banking & Finance | Legal
Conduct is the ‘new black’ in financial services – Dr. Andy Schmulow
Shortly after Dr. Andy Schmulow announced that a life insurer shamed in the banking Royal Commission would not be here in five years’ time, he indignantly retracted his statement. “I made a mistake,” Schmulow told Informa Connect ahead of the Credit Law Conference. “They won’t be here in five months’ time.” The well-known academic – one…
15 Sep 2020, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare | Legal
Is a national rollout of voluntary assisted dying legislation imminent?
The medical industry is, by nature, beset with ethical controversies; few more profound than the issue of voluntary assisted dying (VAD). Victoria is currently the only state in Australia to have such a law, but lately - with the heightened national focus on elder rights - there has been increased talk about enacting the legislation…
4 Dec 2019, by Amy SarcevicLegal | Occupational Health & Safety
Preparing for workplace manslaughter provisions in Victoria
In October 2019, the Victorian Labor Government submitted its Workplace Manslaughter (WM) legislation to state Parliament. The bill has already passed the lower house and is currently before the upper house (Legislative Council); where it will need the support of cross-bench members. If passed, Victoria will become the third state in Australia to enact WM…
20 Nov 2019, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare | Legal
Balancing the rights and responsibilities of doctors and patients
In December 2014, a 21-year old man was brought to a Victorian Emergency Department (ED) by his family because of bizarre behaviour. Clinicians believed he was suffering from a mental illness, probably psychosis. He was, however, co-operative and agreeable to staying for further assessment and probable admission. Therefore, he did not meet criteria for involuntary…
15 Nov 2019, by Amy SarcevicLeadership & Communication | Legal
Is there a case for a Media Freedom Act? An interview with Professor Peter Greste
When former Al Jazeera journalist, Professor Peter Greste, was captured and imprisoned in Egypt - after his reporting of a topic believed to be compromising national security - he began thinking about the seeming tradeoff between the need for national security and democracy. Populist pressure to clamp down on national security threats, post 9/11, has seen…
11 Oct 2019, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Legal
SME lending – a digital priority?
The challenges faced by small businesses when borrowing in today’s climate are numerous, but with new operators providing a variety of digital options on highly accessible platforms, are small business operators better serviced by tech-savvy lenders? Ahead of the 29th Annual Credit Law Conference, several panellists weigh in with their views. ‘Low touch’ world; high expectations…
15 Aug 2019, by Amy SarcevicBusiness | Legal
How to avoid public disclosure of internal misconduct – insights from Professor AJ Brown
Earlier this month, Federal Police raided the home of Newscorp journalist Annika Smethurt following the publication of a leaked plan allegedly permitting governments to spy on Australians. The raid was reportedly the result of an act of internal whistleblowing and follows two recent high-profile whistleblowing cases: that of David McBride, former Defence Force Lawyer, and Richard Boyle…
20 Jun 2019, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Legal
How should brokers prepare for the potential arrival of the Best Interests Duty?
The prospect of a Best Interests Duty for mortgage brokers is looming, leaving many uncertain about the potential impact on their everyday business practices. Commissioner Kenneth Hayne recommended the introduction of the consumer-minded mandate in the Royal Commission, citing the need for better documentation, demonstrability and accountability in all forms of consumer lending. He also…
7 Jun 2019, by Informa InsightsBanking & Finance | Business | Legal
Ethics versus compliance – restoring consumer trust in financial services
As the Australian financial services sector continues to grapple with a post-Royal Commission consumer trust deficit, the efficacy of a compliance-based approach to banking has been called into question. Despite ethical mandates, such as ASICs “fairness initiative” and AFCA’s “fairness review”, a compliance framework continues to dominate banking practices; with efforts to instill a culture…
11 Apr 2019, by Informa InsightsBanking & Finance | Legal | Uncategorised
Remuneration and regulation post Hayne
The dust has now settled since Commissioner Hayne released his final verdict following the years-worth of industry interrogation, that formed the backbone of the Royal Commission into banking misconduct. Many of his recommendations were applauded by industry analysts, while others have been met with doubt, concern and outright resistance. Cutting through the wealth of industry…
4 Mar 2019, by Amy SarcevicInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
