EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
from Financial Services News Wrap · host Paige Estritori
In this episode, we examine multiple facets of Australia's financial sectors starting with a rise in insurance risks for businesses owing to aspects like social inflation, technological changes, and supply chain disruptions among others. We then discuss the Australian Finance Industry Association's support for the National AI Plan that promises a $60 billion opportunity by transforming the finance sector through AI integration. In other news, New South Wales is toughening laws against illegal e-bikes, allowing police to seize and destroy those exceeding set power and speed limits. Lastly, The Australian Financial Complaints Authority warns of the risks of unregulated lenders and urges businesses to verify lenders' membership with them for protection. Tune in for an informed take on the world of financial services.
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In this episode, we examine multiple facets of Australia's financial sectors starting with a rise in insurance risks for businesses owing to aspects like social inflation, technological changes, and supply chain disruptions among others. We then discuss the Australian Finance Industry Association's support for the National AI Plan that promises a $60 billion opportunity by transforming the finance sector through AI integration. In other news, New South Wales is toughening laws against illegal e-bikes, allowing police to seize and destroy those exceeding set power and speed limits. Lastly, The Australian Financial Complaints Authority warns of the risks of unregulated lenders and urges businesses to verify lenders' membership with them for protection. Tune in for an informed take on the world of financial services.
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