Media Releases
Media Release: Intergenerational Report 2026 - Superannuation delivering for the future but economic challenges remain for Australia
The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the release of the 2026 Intergenerational Report, which demonstrates the critical role of Australia’s superannuation system, delivering higher retirement incomes for millions of Australians while reducing pressure on future taxpayers via Age Pension spending.
Media Release: FSC releases industry standard for private markets
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has released a new industry standard for the private markets and private credit sectors, designed to strengthen investor confidence and lift industry practices in the growing market.
Media Release: Targeted consumer protection reforms strike the right balance
The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the reform package announced today by the Assistant Treasurer and the Financial Services Minister, The Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP, which strengthens protections in the superannuation system for consumers while preserving Australians’ ability to exercise their choice of superannuation fund and access financial advice.
Media Release: FSC White Paper calls for stronger supervision of financial advice licensees
The Financial Services Council (FSC) today released its White Paper on the Future of Advice Licensing, concluding that Australia's financial advice licensing framework requires more proactive regulatory supervision to ensure it continues to protect consumers.
Media Release: FSC acknowledges ASIC focus on strengthening superannuation platform governance
The Financial Services Council (FSC) acknowledges ASIC’s report released today on how platform trustees are monitoring risks to retirement savings. The FSC shares ASIC’s goal of uplifting and ensuring robust governance standards across the platform industry.
Media Release: Making active choices about your superannuation leads to better retirement outcomes
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has today released new research showing that empowering consumers to exercise choice over their superannuation, including with the support of personal financial advice, can significantly improve retirement outcomes.