Media Releases
Media Release: New consumer resources released to support Life Code
The Financial Services Council (FSC) is proud to announce the upcoming implementation of the New Life Code of Practice (new Life Code) on 1 July 2023, which will introduce over 50 comprehensive consumer protections that will change the way customers interact with their life insurers.
Media Release: Industry first Trans-Tasman Summit announced
The Financial Services Councils of Australia and New Zealand are pleased to announce the first ever Trans-Tasman Strategic Leaders Summit for the financial sector, to be held on 5-7 March 2024 in Auckland.
Media Release: FSC appoints new board member
The Financial Services Council (FSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Power, Chief Executive Officer of Colonial First State Superannuation, to the FSC Board.
Media Release: FSC welcomes disciplined Federal Budget
The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the disciplined Budget position, with spending constraint delivering a $4.2 billion surplus built on a solid domestic economy.
Media Release: FSC welcomes aligning superannuation payment 'same day' as wages
Today’s announcement by the Government to increase the frequency of superannuation guarantee payments to align with wage and salary cycles is a welcome outcome that will benefit Australian consumers.
Media Release: Retirement policy key to sustainable superannuation system
New research released today by the Financial Services Council (FSC) shows policy reform focused on improving how Australians spend their superannuation savings would boost retirement incomes by 10 per cent each year, or by $397 billion by 2050.