Asia remains leading provider of funds for Australian managers

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While the strength of the Chinese economy remains a major talking point, the 2016 Australian Investment Managers Cross-Border Flows report highlights just how important the rest of Asia remains when

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AFA and Beddoes Institute announce winners of Consumer Choice Awards

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At an inaugural event in Sydney on Tuesday night, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and the Beddoes Institute announced winners of the new Consumer Choice Awards which recognise the best

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FSC staff announcement

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The Financial Services Council’s Director of Policy Andrew Bragg has resigned and will leave the FSC at the end of November. Mr Bragg has been a member of the FSC’s

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FSC Welcomes Australian Government decision to fix withholding tax rates

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The Financial Services Council welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to fix withholding tax rates for Australian investment vehicles during the next 12 months. FSC CEO Sally Loane said “Australia’s complex

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45th Parliament must end traffic-jam of reform and stem costs to consumers

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Ongoing regulatory reform in the financial services sector over the past five years has cost industry $2.75 billion, and will rise to $3 billion once reforms currently before Parliament are

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Statement from the FSC on the new Turnbull Ministry

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the Turnbull government’s re-appointment of the Hon Scott Morrison as Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer with the new title of the Minister for Revenue

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FSC statement of priorities

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) has released a statement of policy priorities for the next Parliament. Our statement presents policy positions across financial services and the Australian economy. The financial

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Royal Commission into financial services unnecessary use of time and resources

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Financial Services Council CEO, Sally Loane has rejected calls by Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten, for a Royal Commission into financial services calling it an unnecessary and inefficient use of time

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Choice of super fund currently before the parliament

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More consumers are a step closer to being able to choose their superannuation fund under legislation introduced to Parliament last week. Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O’Dwyer, introduced the Superannuation Legislation Amendment

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Life Insurance Code of Practice will be strengthened

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The Financial Services Council has taken action to ensure consumer protections in life insurance will be significantly strengthened in light of recent industry issues. At the annual FSC Life Insurance

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