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Greater consistency and accuracy needed to avoid greenwashing
With growing funds under management in ESG themed investment products, ASIC undertook a thematic review into greenwashing, looking into the disclosures of selected managed funds and superannuation funds.
Policy and Advocacy update - July 2022
Next month, the new Government will have just ticked over their first 100 days. Early signs, including regular engagement in Canberra by the FSC, indicate the new Government is focused on implementing election commitments.
Strong industry alignment on Quality of Advice Review
The FSC has committed to a joint submission to the Quality of Advice Review between 11 advice associations that is aligned to the FSC’s policy positions.
Next steps for the Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle
An important reform to financial services, Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle (or CCIV) came into operation on 1 July this year. The CCIV will provide, for the first time, an Australian investment vehicle that combines the corporate legal framework of a company with flow-through tax treatment.
FSC liaison with Australian Taxation Office steps up
The FSC works closely with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on many issues of importance to members.
Key superannuation policy priorities of the new Government
Now that the Government has determined its key Ministerial appointments and gets underway with implementing its legislative agenda, it’s timely to briefly examine the three key areas of Government focus over the next year when it comes to superannuation.
Updated Guidance for Corporate Collective Investment Vehicles
ASIC released new and updated guidance for corporate collective investment vehicles (CCIVs) on 23 June. The requirements come into effect on 1 July 2022, when the CCIVs regime commences.
ASIC consultation on proposed DDO exemption for reissue of insurance policies
ASIC is conducting a targeted consultation in response to a FSC request for life insurers to be exempt from the design and distribution obligations (DDO) in certain limited situations.
Policy and Advocacy update - June 2022
It’s been just over a month since the 2022 Federal Election, with the new Albanese Government getting off to a quick start. Key Treasury Ministers have been confirmed with Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones and Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury Andrew Leigh rounding out the Treasury Benches.
Reducing the cost of providing financial advice is the key issue facing the Quality of Advice Review
With Financial Services Minister, Hon Stephen Jones, reinforcing no changes to the Terms of Reference for the Quality of Advice Review last week, one thing is clear: reducing the cost of providing advice to allow more advice on the issues consumers need and want while ensuring they are protected - is the key issue before the Review.
