By Blake Briggs, CEO of the FSC Australians would collectively benefit from $16bn more in retirement savings and $22bn in additional retirement income by 2050 if the government removed barriers that prevent superannuation funds and fund managers from transferring consumers to innovative, new investment products.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) is today pleased to launch the State of the Funds Management Industry Report prepared by KPMG, which lifts the lid on the regulatory and tax policy settings that are limiting Australia’s funds management industry becoming a major global financial services centre. 

Welcome to Issue 75 of the FSC Policy Update. This article outlines legislative and regulatory developments in the superannuation, investments, financial advice, tax, technology and innovation sectors, plus more. Learn about what’s impacting the financial services industry below.

The Financial Services Councils of Australia and New Zealand are delighted to announce the Hon Peter Costello AC will headline the first ever Trans-Tasman Strategic Leaders Summit, being held on 4-6 March 2024 in Auckland.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) is pleased to announce responsibility for the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code) will transition to the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) effective, 29 September 2023.

The Financial Services Councils of Australia and New Zealand are delighted to announce the release of super early bird tickets for the first ever Trans-Tasman Strategic Leaders Summit, being held on 4-6 March 2024 in Auckland.

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