Thu, 21st May 2026

In this episode of the Daily Financial Services News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses AUSTRAC's 2026 Financial Crime Risk Snapshot, revealing an increasing trend of digital platforms being used for criminal activity. She highlights the call for financial institutions to increase their digital security measures. The resilience of Australia's non-life insurance sector is also discussed, with a significant revenue increase of 11.1% in the last fiscal year. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's continued examination of Insurance Australia Group's proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance is emphasized alongside an exploration of the booming life insurance sector based on data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. Despite certain challenges, the report points to a promising future for the financial industry.