Federal Court declares Fair Work Commission Expert Panel invalid

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The Full Federal Court last week upheld a challenge by the Financial Services Council and determined that the Fair Work Commission Expert Panel for the selection of MySuper default funds

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SuperStream decision right for consumers and the industry

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The Financial Services Council yesterday welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Finance to grant superannuation funds more flexibility in complying with the new SuperStream arrangements. John Brogden, CEO of

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Early access arrangements for superannuation essential for those who need it

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The Financial Service Council said yesterday that an early access regime for super will be needed if the preservation age is to be lifted. This recognises that some Australians will

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FSC Statement on 2014 Federal Budget

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The 2014-15 Commonwealth Budget will make a substantial contribution to restoring long term budget sustainability according to the Financial Services Council. John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services Council said:

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FSC supports rise in preservation age: Commission of Audit Report

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The Financial Services Council has today supported the Commission of Audit’s recommendation to reduce the gap between the preservation age and Age Pension to five years. John Brogden, CEO of

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Consumers have a preference for digital engagement in financial services − FSC Murray Review submission

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Australia’s financial system must provide flexibility and innovation which addresses the ever-increasing demands from consumers to use digital technology now and into the future. “More than ever, consumers are relying

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FSC Annual Life Insurance Conference 2014 − Sustainability and consumers are at the heart of life industry changes

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Sustainability and increased consumerism are at the heart of the changes taking place in the life insurance industry, John Brogden CEO of the Financial Services Council said yesterday. “The FSC

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2014 FSC Annual Life Insurance Awards: and the winners are…

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Winners of the Financial Services Council’s prestigious Life Insurance Awards for 2014 − proudly sponsored by the BT Financial Group − were announced at a black tie function at the

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Australians are apathetic towards life insurance − FSC MetLife report

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Apathy to Action − understanding consumer barriers to adequacy in life insurance in Australia Australians are apathetic when it comes to taking action to insure their lives according to new

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Pause to FoFA changes prudent and sensible

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The Financial Services Council said the government’s decision to pause changes to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) regulations is prudent and sensible. John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services

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