Topic: Topics

COVID-19: Australian government announces insolvent trading relief for directors

By Jacques Jacobs and Tricia Hobson on March 24, 2020 Posted in Industry news, Topics

In what is sure to be welcome news, the Australian government has announced temporary relief for company directors from Australia’s notoriously tough insolvent trading laws. This is a sensible decision, which is good news for directors (and their insurers) in what is proving to be unprecedented times. Directors face personal liability if the company trades … Continue reading

Financial services monthly wrap up: December 2019 to January 2020

By Jon Ireland, Charlotte Henry, Matthew Farnsworth, Stephen Putnins and Anjelica Balis on February 11, 2020 Posted in Regulation, Topics

The months of December 2019 and January 2020 have proven to be a busy time for our Government and regulators, with significant changes and proposals for the funds and financial services sector. In particular, Treasury have released 17 bills in response to 22 recommendations made by Commissioner Hayne in the Royal Commission into Misconduct in … Continue reading

A look into the future of insurance…technology partnerships and AI

By Ray Giblett and Timothy Chan on March 12, 2019 Posted in Industry news, Topics

How will customers interact with insurers in the future? Is insurtech hype? What technology is already being used? What are the legal implications of these new technologies? These questions were considered by the industry at the 2019 ANZIIF Insurtech Conference held last week in Sydney. Held in conjunction with Insurtech Australia and Insurtech New Zealand, … Continue reading