Sat, 1st Mar 2025

This episode of the Daily Financial Services News Wrap, hosted by Paige Estritori, discusses several key financial issues in Australia. Firstly, a Coalition promise aims to reduce capital and compliance costs in the insurance sector to improve consumer access and cover. Furthermore, a proposed tax system overhaul could fundamentally alter how small businesses deduct meal expenses. On the note of personal finance, the increasing living costs push one in six Australians over age 43 to delay their retirement, highlighting the growing necessity of financial planning. The episode concludes with a focus on online banking security, given a farmer lost $48,000 to fraud, and emphasizes the need for better consumer protection mechanisms. For more details, visit financialservicesonline.com.au.