Tue, 12th May 2026

In this episode of the Financial Services News Wrap, we share the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's urgent advice for financial services firms to enhance their cyber defense due to increased AI-related risks. We discuss the thriving partnership between Hostplus and MetLife Australia, set to extend until June 2028, offering comprehensive insurance services to over 865,000 Hostplus members. The podcast also examines the high volume of disability income insurance and TPD claims in 2025 and emphasizes the need for transparency in policy terms. Finally, we address the impact of the Reserve Bank of Australia's third cash rate increase this year on homebuyers, interpreting fixed versus variable rates. Dive deeper into these topics on our website, financialservicesonline.com.au.