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A lot has been said about advice businesses experiencing a surge in demand for their services as they support clients through matters relating to early access to superannuation, redundancy, life insurance, pension minimums and more. 

This past week the FSC contributed to the national policy debate by releasing our Accelerating Australia’s Economic Recovery report.  

OPINION PIECE - by Aidan Nguyen, Policy Manager – Life Insurance

OPINION PIECE - by Michael Potter, Senior Policy Manager – Economics & Tax

In Part Two of our Future of Advice discussion with Allison Dummett from Matrix Planning, we explore the influence of regulation and technology on the financial advice industry.

On 1 January 2019, the Modern Slavery Act 2018  (Cth) (Commonwealth Act) commenced, creating a modern slavery reporting requirement for certain companies operating in Australia.  

The FSC has been involved in ongoing advocacy concerning this long-standing topic, writing submissions, meetings with ASIC and participating in the cross-industry Industry Working Group (IWG).  

It is a great pleasure to be sharing with you today a copy of the FSC's Accelerating Australia's Economic Recovery Report.

OPINION PIECE - by Jane Macnamara, Senior Policy Manager – Superannuation & Retirement Incomes

Kathy Vincent, BT's General Manager Platforms, Investments & Operations explains how Australian advisers have rapidly adapted to the impacts of COVID-19, including how technology has transformed and enhanced behaviours and relationships between advisers and clients.

As the FSC gears up for the launch of the Future of Advice Report later in the year, industry leader Allison Dummett from Matrix Planning shared her thoughts on the current market conditions in the wake of COVID-19. Here in Part One, Allison discusses the role of financial advice for everyday Australians.

OPINION PIECE - by Sally Loane, Chief Executive Officer