FSC CEO calls for 12 per cent super by 2022

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The Financial Services Council CEO, Sally Loane will be calling for bipartisan commitment to 12 per cent superannuation contributions by 2022 in her keynote speech to the FSC Annual Conference

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FSC opening statement to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties: China Australia FTA

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Introduction I thank the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties for the opportunity to appear at the public hearings into the China Australia Free Trade Agreement. For this purpose, the FSC

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FSC supports super initiatives for women

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The Financial Services Council wholeheartedly supports the initiatives announced by ANZ today to support womens’ engagement in their financial futures and the practical measures designed to assist them in closing

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ASIC brings disclosure into the digital age

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New measures announced in ASIC’s updated Regulatory Guide 221, released yesterday will bring the delivery of disclosure documents into the digital age. Sally Loane, CEO of the Financial Services Council (FSC)

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FSC statement on the Prime Minister’s retreat with state and federal leaders

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“The Financial Services Council supports The Prime Minister’s retreat with state and federal leaders yesterday and commends the spirit being adopted for an open and constructive debate on tax reform. Australia’s current tax mix, with

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FSC statement on the Productivity Commission’s report on retirement policy

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The Productivity Commission’s report on retirement policy released today highlights the economic imperative of boosting mature age workforce participation. Sally Loane, CEO of the Financial Services Council said: “Australia’s tax

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Our tax system is holding us back: FSC submission to the Tax White Paper

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Australia must change its mix of taxes to build a tax regime which is sustainable, efficient and globally competitive, the Financial Services Council (FSC) said last Friday. Andrew Bragg, FSC director

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Lochiel Crafter elected to FSC Board

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Lochiel Crafter, Head of Asia Pacific, State Street Global Advisors, has been elected to the board of the Financial Services Council. “With more than 25 years’ experience in the Australian

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FSC Statement on Superannuation Governance

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The Government has announced major reforms to improve governance standards in the superannuation industry requiring all superannuation trustee boards to have independent directors and an independent chair. This requirement will be

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FSC Statement on retail life insurance announcement

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Assistant Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg’s announcement today on the way forward for life insurance advice is a welcome approach that will provide certainty for consumers and clarity for the

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