New register of financial advisers will increase transparency for consumers

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The Financial Services Council said yesterday that the establishment of an enhanced public register of financial advisers will increase transparency for consumers. John Brogden, CEO of the FSC said: “The

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FSC Response to Financial System Inquiry Interim Report

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The Financial Services Council yesterday welcomed the interim report of the Financial System inquiry. Superannuation The FSC agrees with Murray’s commentary that policy settings in superannuation lack stability. John Brogden,

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John Brogden to depart FSC at the end of the year

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Chairman of the Financial Services Council (FSC), Greg Cooper, announced last Friday that John Brogden will be stepping down as CEO of the FSC at the end of the year

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Parliamentary Inquiry must focus on the future and the past FSC says

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The financial advice industry is open to any Parliamentary inquiry provided it focuses on the future, not just the past, the Financial Services Council said yesterday. John Brogden, CEO of

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Regulatory overhaul triggers strategic review of investment data technology

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Australia’s superannuation sector is increasingly turning to technology driven solutions to harness the value of investment data according to David Rhind, Anova Solution Manager, Asia-Pacific with DST Global Solutions. Speaking at a recent DST Global

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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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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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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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