Mon, 2nd Mar 2026

In this episode, Paige Estritori discusses the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) close scrutiny of the private lending sector's practices and calls for regulatory adjustments in the interest of transparency and accountability. The episode also covers opposition from the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) against the proposed doubling of truck fuel tax as it could impact operational costs for trucking companies and potentially result in consumers paying increased prices for goods. Also noted, PERILs updated insurance loss estimate for the 2025 storms in Queensland and New South Wales. Furthermore, the substantial increase in Australians' financial complaints in the past year and the role of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) reflects the need for transparency across the financial sector and improved customer service. Tune in for these topics and more on the latest financial trends and issues.n