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Welcome to the 'Money Management News Wrap,' hosted by Paige Estritori, your guide through the ever-evolving landscape of money management in Australia

Each week, we dive deep into the latest news affecting Australian business and personal finance consumers

From investing and budgeting to financial planning and general money management, our podcast brings you original, meticulously researched articles on the most relevant news items from the past week

Join us as we uncover the stories that matter most to your financial well-being, presented with clarity and insight

Tune in every week for the insights you need to make informed financial decisions and stay ahead in the dynamic world of money management.

Welcome to Our News Podcasts! Dive into the latest episode from any of our 5 podcasts ... or explore our archive for topics that interest you.

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This Financial Services Online podcast, hosted by Paige Estritori, covers key news from the Australian financial industry for the week of February 15, 2026

Topics include a policy update by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority aimed at improving the landscape of home loans, a planned sector modernization by the government to give users more control over superannuation funds, and an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission into alleged insurance sector malpractices

Also discussed is the Australian Taxation Office's tightening of regulations on offshore tax evasion which promotes local innovation

Finally, the podcast covers potential opportunities for investors owing to the expected decrease in interest rates, guided by recent changes by the Reserve Bank of Australia

The week's coverage concludes with the reminder of making smart money management choices.

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