Financial markets
Report
The fossil fuel pushers
The evidence has been mounting that Australia is blocking stronger agreements to end public funding of coal and gas has been mounting. This report argues that if Australia continues this behaviour, it will only provide further cover for foreign export credit agencies and other public financial institutions to continue to develop new fossil fuel fields...
Report
Navigating uncertainty: Australian young adult investors and digital finance cultures
As investing becomes more accessible for younger investors through emerging digital products and services, industry groups and regulation bodies are concerned about increasing numbers of inexperienced young adults starting to invest. This report outlines the findings from recent research into young Australians and their investing behaviour.
Report
Insurance conduct and culture: fire and general insurers update
This report summarises disappointing findings from an evaluation of New Zealand fire and general insurers’ responses to the Life Insurer Conduct and Culture review undertaken by the Financial Markets Authority and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in 2019.
Discussion paper
Regulations to support the new regime for the conduct of financial institutions
The purpose of this discussion document is to seek feedback on possible regulations to support the new regime for the conduct of financial institutions being developed under the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill.
Briefing paper
Beyond the Union: a new platform for European cooperation
This paper outlines one option for future cooperation on development and foreign policy issues between the European Union, the United Kingdom and the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries.