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AI raises fraud risk at Australian banks as control gaps persist
AI raises fraud risk at Australian banks as control gaps persist
AUSTRAC has found potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent loans.
AU insurers vanish from 70% of specific AI search answers
Somantra studied 34,278 consumer conversations across 20 Australian insurers.
3 in 10 Australians nearing retirement fail to plan
Around two-thirds wanted lifetime income and inflation-linked retirement features.
Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race
The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.
Pay rises push more Australian earners into insurance-linked tax risk
Income threshold changes are prompting earlier policy decisions before the new financial year begins.
Australia’s rooftop solar capacity now exceeds total coal-fired power
Growth in renewables is lowering the country’s exposure to international fossil fuel markets.
Australia premiums soften amidst reinsurance relief
Fewer large catastrophe losses helped improve terms for insurers.
Underinsurance crisis leaves 1 in 7 Australian homes unprotected
APRA warns coverage gaps will hit 25% by year 2050.
1 in 5 of Australians regret no insurance as premiums rise 4.41%
Average policyholders already pay about $164.2 monthly for coverage.
Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge
Businesses are warning of possible closures.
APRA warns climate risks could leave 1 in 4 homes uninsured
The regulator assessed two severe scenarios covering weather losses and transition costs through to 2050.
Australia eyes $2.8b green iron export opening
IEEFA sees a 5.5 million-tonne regional gap by 2030.
Australia's personal accident and health to hit $28b by 2030
It recorded 5.3% expansion in 2025, reflecting pricing resilience.
Australian gas demand weakens as LNG exports fall to four year low
Looking ahead, IEEFA said gas faces a mixed future in Asia’s power mix.
Renewables to account for 73.3% of Aussie power generation by 2035
However, challenges may delay its 82% RE target by 2030.
Why 4.5 million Australians skip insurance claims over premiums
The most commonly skipped claims were for home and car insurance.
Online sellers outpace discount chains as Australians chase cheaper deals: report
Kmart (58%) and Big W (45%) remain the top brands linked with low prices.
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