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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

The FSC works closely with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on many issues of importance to members. Read more

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. Read more

The FSC recently published its submission to the Quality of Advice Review that importantly included a response to Treasury’s evaluation of the Life Insurance Framework (LIF). Read more