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OPINION PIECE - by Jane Macnamara, Senior Policy Manager – Superannuation & Retirement Incomes

The FSC has appointed Blake Briggs as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

OPINION PIECE - An analysis of the Significant Investor Visa (SIV) by Vincent So, Policy Manager, Investments and Global Markets

In response to our uncertain times, the FSC has made the decision to postpone a number of upcoming events.

Last week, the annual FSC Member Drinks took place at the beautiful offices of our event host partner EY. 

Late last year the FSC welcomed Jonathan Herbst, Global Head of Financial Services Regulation at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, to present to members on Global Perspectives on Regulatory Themes.

Following on from the launch of the FSC Guide to the Prevention of Elder Financial Abuse last year, we spoke with NAB's Head of the Office of Customer Advocate Michelle Ward about some of the organisation's practices. 

At the FSC's Technology Workshop Series IV Event 'Is the future of funds management direct to consumer?' panel speaker Mike Ghenta highlighted some of the current barriers to entry for consumers.

At a Policy Briefing on 14 October, the FSC and KPMG released a joint research paper that explores the body of evidence supporting the role psychosocial factors play in mental health conditions. 

"Mental health is a spectrum and requires a more holistic and tailored approach, with a multi-disciplinary team, not a one-size-fits-all solution."

Insights from the FSC's recent workshop-style event that aimed to help prepare the industry for full compliance with the moratorium in a consistent and customer-centric way.

Introductory comments by Michael Rice, who appeared at The Summit 2019 on 'The Great Debate - Should the Superannuation Guarantee move to 12 per cent?' panel discussion.