Abacus reviews advertising in response to ASIC’s concerns

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Abacus Australian Mutuals (Abacus) has reviewed its industry advertising campaign – ‘It all comes back to you’ – in response to ASIC concerns that consumers were at risk of being... Read more continue reading

ASIC reaches sixth Westpoint settlement

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ASIC has reached an agreement to settle its actions against Barzen Pty Ltd (formerly Dukes Financial Services Pty Ltd) and Mr Joseph Dukes (collectively ‘Dukes’), for $1 million. This settlement... Read more continue reading

SPAA welcomes new superannuation minister Mr Bill Shorten

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SPAA looks forward to engaging the new minister on SMSF issues The Self Managed Superannuation Funds Professionals Association (SPAA) has today warmly welcomed the appointment of Mr Bill Shorten MP... Read more continue reading

Financial Services Council launches Chief Investment Office Investment Index

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Chief Investment Officers mildly optimistic about investment outlook The inaugural ‘Financial Services Council Chief Investment Officer Investment Index’ shows Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) are mildly optimistic about the performance of... Read more continue reading

Consumers provided commitment to quality and high standards with financial services Trustmark

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Consumers learnt today that the Financial Services Council had launched a Trustmark that will demonstrate a commitment to high quality and standards in financial products and services including superannuation, life... Read more continue reading

Super gains from system reforms

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Superannuation funds will save $20 billion over the next decade if the Cooper review’s SuperStream is implemented, according to new research released today by the Financial Services Council and Ernst... Read more continue reading

Securing Australia’s future

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The Financial Services Council, in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers, today released the findings of a CEO survey on the key economic, regulatory and investment policy issues facing Australia. The survey canvassed... Read more continue reading

Financial Services Council – A bigger voice on the economy

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At an Extraordinary General Meeting held yesterday in Sydney, members of the Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA) voted to change the organisation’s name to the Financial Services Council and... Read more continue reading

Industry body embraces a wider agenda

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IFSA to become the Financial Services Council The Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA), the national peak body representing the $1.4 trillion retail and wholesale funds management, superannuation and life... Read more continue reading