New research released today by the Financial Services Council (FSC) has revealed that in less than a decade, almost a fifth of Australian households would be eligible to buy wholesale products without retail consumer protections, leaving them potentially vulnerable due to not properly understanding the associated financial risks.

Welcome to Issue 77 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 Council (FSC) welcomes the Government’s comprehensive framework to deliver on its commitment to make financial advice more accessible and affordable for millions of Australians.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) has released the results of its 2023 Diversity Survey, highlighting the commitment of its global and domestic fund manager members to improve gender diversity within the investment management sector.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) notes the Government’s decision to consult on whether to reform the Your Future, Your Super performance test to avoid discouraging superannuation fund investment decisions away from investments that would strengthen the national economy.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the Government progressing the climate-related financial disclosures regime with the Treasurer’s introduction into Parliament of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and other measures) Bill.

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