Financial services industry
Report
Superannuation choice products: what focus is there on performance?
This report examines the role of superannuation trustees, financial advisers and Australian financial services licensees in influencing the investment options that make up member superannuation portfolios, and reveals an often insufficient focus on performance as a measure of persistently underperforming investment options.
Book
Monetary policy responses to the post-pandemic inflation
This comprehensive overview of the monetary policy responses to post-pandemic inflation provides a unique reference for scholars, teachers, policy-makers, and investors seeking to understand and draw lessons from this tumultuous period.
Report
Dollars and sense: mitigating climate risk in a warming world
This report outlines current financial system risk arising from fossil fuel investment, focusing on bank lending to fossil fuel expansion and the potential to reform prudential regulation to ensure bank lending is aligned with a decarbonised future. The report also explores the loopholes Australia's banks are exploiting that undermine their strong sustainability commitments.
Briefing paper
Climate and nature: a route to mutual acceleration
Nature underpins the functioning of society and the economy – but it is in crisis and is getting worse. This briefing sets out six critical actions for business, government and financial institutions to transform societies and economies towards a nature positive future.
Report
Navigating the storm: ASIC's review of home insurance claims
This report outlines the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's work to better understand the consumer experience in home insurance interactions since claims handling and settling became a regulated financial service. It summarises ASIC’s key observations on how insurers are meeting their obligations and highlights areas for improvement.