Son of Wallis to set a benchmark for financial services

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The Son of Wallis inquiry will be a once in a generation opportunity to reposition Australia’s financial services industry for future growth and to set in train the right structure

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FSC commends government commitment to superannuation

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The Financial Services Council has commended the Government for confirming its commitment to increase the Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC) to 12 per cent as part of its repeal of the

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FSC Commends Commission of Audit

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The Financial Services Council has commended the formal establishment of the Commission of Audit announced today by the Treasurer, Joe Hockey and Finance Minister, Mathias Cormann. “The Commission of Audit

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Asia Region Passport − a landmark agreement for Australia’s financial services

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The anticipated signing of the Asia Region Passport agreement at the APEC Finance Ministers’ meeting in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia will be the most significant trade related development to date

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Australians overwhelmingly support superannuation but want more transparency

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FSC-ING DIRECT Report: Superannuation − Australia’s View Australians overwhelmingly support superannuation with a clear majority backing a rise in compulsory contributions to 12 per cent according to a report, Superannuation

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FSC says governments should be consolidating superannuation not taking it

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Financial Services Council CEO, John Brogden said today the government’s announcement today to increase the threshold for inactive superannuation accounts from $2,000 to $4,000 then to $6,000 is unfair. “We

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FSC and ISN announce united stance on the future of superannuation

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In an unprecedented move for retail and industry superannuation, the Financial Services Council (FSC) and Industry Super Network (ISN) have today announced that they will work together on the critical

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FSC announces partnership alliance with First Nations Foundation

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) has announced a long-term partnership alliance with First Nations Foundation (FNF) to help improve the financial literacy of Indigenous Australians. Financial literacy is a key

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Financial Services can replace mining as Australia’s next major export industry: FSC-DST CEO Report

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Click on the image to view and download the complete FSC Financial services can replace mining as the next major export industry for Australia, John Brogden, CEO of the Financial

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Majority of Australian CEOs believe technology plays major role in delivering new financial products: FSC-DST CEO Report

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Nearly all CEOs (96%) in a recent survey believe technology is a key consideration when conducting strategic planning and an overwhelming majority (80%) believe technology plays a major role in

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