Legal and regulatory update for the life and health insurance sector
27 Feb 2024 - The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its Quarterly Superannuation Performance publication and the Quarterly MySuper Statistics report for the December 2023 quarter. https://www.apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/apra-releases-superannuation-statistics-for-december-2023
27 Feb 2024 - The Pae Ora (Disestablishment of Māori Health Authority) Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament under urgency, read a first time, read a second time,went to Committee of Whole House and has received Royal Assent. https://bills.parliament.nz/v/6/79c10303-5472-4eb3-9496-08dc3736cfbc?Tab=history
28 Feb 2024 - The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its quarterly private health insurance (PHI) publication for the December 2023 quarter. https://www.apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/apra-releases-quarterly-private-health-insurance-statistics-for-december-2023
28 Feb 2024 - The Monetary Policy Committee agreed to hold the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.50%. https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/hub/news/2024/monetary-policy-remains-restrictive
29 Feb 2024 - The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has released new privacy impact assessment guidance and downloadable templates. https://privacy.org.nz/new-on-the-website
29 Feb 2024 - The Office of the Privacy commissioner has released Privacy News February 2024. https://mailchi.mp/ea0b4c7571b6/privacy-news-biometrics-code-opc-guidance-three-vacancies-ai-governance-training-12758105
29 Feb 2024 - The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is hosting a webinar with Ian Axford Fellow on 6 March. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RvnJJixhTOSoT0oVwPth_g#/registration
29 Feb 2024 - This year’s Privacy Week will be held over 13-17 May. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is seeking people to sign up to host a myth busting webinar as part of Privacy Week 2024. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CJPJ7BX