Media Releases
MEDIA RELEASE: Superannuation heatmaps underscore importance of consumer engagement and financial advice
The release of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) heat maps for MySuper and ‘choice’ investment products today underscores the importance of ensuring consumers can access affordable financial advice that considers their investment and life insurance needs.
MEDIA RELEASE: FSC announces acting CEO
The Financial Services Council (FSC) today announces the appointment of Blake Briggs as Acting CEO of the FSC, as outgoing CEO Sally Loane steps down after seven years leading the financial services industry association.
MEDIA RELEASE: Release of FSC Standard Prohibiting Occupational Exclusions
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has released an enforceable Standard which will remove occupational exclusions and occupation based restrictive disability definitions in default life insurance cover in superannuation.
MEDIA RELEASE: FSC welcomes two new appointments to the Board
The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes Scott Hartley, CEO AMP Australian Wealth Management and Michelle Taylor, Chief Executive, People, Corporate Affairs and Strategy for Challenger Ltd as Directors to the FSC Board.
MEDIA RELEASE: Retirement income covenant and corporate collective investment vehicle bill a milestone for financial services
The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the introduction of legislation today to implement the Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle (CCIV) and the Retirement Income Covenant.
MEDIA RELEASE: FSC welcomes new appointment to Board
The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes Nick Fels, Chief Executive Officer of Bell Asset Management Ltd as a Director to the FSC Board.