Media Release
Media Release: Climate Change Bill a welcome first step
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has outlined the importance of policy certainty for Australia’s investment community provided by the Government’s Climate Change Bill 2022 but says more needs to be done.
Media Release: Investment community acts on climate change
The Financial Services Council (FSC) and its fund management members are leading the transition to a lower emissions economy following the release of guidelines that will help combat climate change and greenwashing.
Media Release: FSC announces two new board appointments
The Financial Services Council (FSC) announces the appointment of Renato Mota, Chief Executive Officer of Insignia Financial and Alison Telfer, Country Head for Asset Management Australia and New Zealand of UBS Asset Management, as directors to the FSC Board.
Media Release: FSC welcomes review into Your Future, Your Super
The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the Government’s decision to pause the extension of the Your Future, Your Super (YFYS) performance test beyond MySuper products for 12 months, and to review the YFYS laws.
Media Release: Superannuation funds show the way forward to retirement
Millions of Australians can look forward to a brighter financial future in retirement with the superannuation system’s Retirement Income Covenant coming into effect tomorrow, 1 July 2022.
Media Release: More consumer protections for life insurance customers
The Financial Services Council (FSC) and the life insurance industry have today published the new Life Insurance Code of Practice (the Life Code).
Media Release: Associations united in response to Quality of Advice Review
The Joint Associations Working Group (JAWG) has collaborated to lodge a submission to Treasury’s Quality of Advice Review calling for a more consumer-focused regulatory approach, reduced costs, and greater recognition of professional judgement.
MEDIA RELEASE: FIRST HOME BUYERS SHOULD NOT BE FORCED TO CHOOSE BETWEEN A HOME AND THEIR RETIREMENT SAVINGS
The Morrison Government’s announcement to allow access to superannuation for first home buyers to fund a deposit will undermine the purpose of the superannuation system and could force up to 5.3 million young Australians to decide between owning a home or their retirement savings.
MEDIA RELEASE: FSC releases guidance on divesting Russian assets
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has today released guidance to assist superannuation trustees and fund managers with divestment of Russian assets.
MEDIA RELEASE: FSC announces new CEO
Following the completion of its executive search process, the Financial Services Council (FSC) Board has appointed Blake Briggs as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
MEDIA RELEASE: Federal budget strong for Australian retirees
Tonight’s Federal Budget delivers important support for Australian retirees who are facing challenging increases in the cost of living.
MEDIA RELEASE: FSC welcomes commitment to stability in superannuation
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to extend the 50 per cent reduction in the minimum draw down requirements for another financial year until 30 June 2023, as well as its pledge to not increase taxes on superannuation in the next parliament.