PJC report on reforms to financial advice

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Responding to the Parliamentary Joint Committee’s report on the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms, the Financial Services Council said it was disappointed at the Committee’s unwillingness to accept industry

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Investment manager regime removes major export barrier

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Martin Codina, Director of Policy at the Financial Services Council, commended the Federal Government’s announcement that it was introducing an Investment Manager Regime. “It is difficult to overstate the significance of

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New research reveals discrimination against older workers

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The Financial Services Council has today released research which shows older workers are being discriminated against in the workforce at a time when they are finding it hard to build

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New appointments to FSC board

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Gerard Doherty, Managing Director of Fidelity Australia, and Ben Heap, Managing Director of UBS Global Asset Management in Australia and New Zealand, were elected Directors of the Financial Services Council

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Higher caps will improve adequacy

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The Financial Services Council today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of new rules making it easier for those nearing retirement to make ‘catch up’ contributions to their superannuation. John Brogden,

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Korea and Australia Financial Investment Forum to increase investment

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The Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) and the Financial Services Council (FSC) of Australia today joined with the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) in signing an agreement to establish the

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Better off with savings advice

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The Financial Services Council today released independent research showing people who receive financial advice will be almost $100,000 better off at retirement simply through learning better savings behaviour. The Council’s

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Financial Services Council welcomes Investor Manager Regime

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John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services Council, today welcomed the Federal Government’s changes to the income tax treatment of investment income of foreign funds. “The Investment Manager Regime was

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Financial Services Council welcomes Investment Manager Regime

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John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services Council, today welcomed the Federal Government’s changes to the income tax treatment of investment income of foreign funds. “The Investment Manager Regime was

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Quarterly Chief Investment Officer Investment Index

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Index reveals growing optimism among Chief Investment Officers The latest ‘Financial Services Council Chief Investment Officer Investment Index’ shows Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) are growing more optimistic about investment performance

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