It’s almost thirty years to the day marking Australia’s transformation into a nation of compulsory savers with the introduction of the superannuation guarantee. From humble beginnings, our superannuation system is now the fourth largest pension system in the world.  Read more

The Financial Services Council (FSC) and the life insurance industry have today published the new Life Insurance Code of Practice (the Life Code). Read more

The Joint Associations Working Group (JAWG) has collaborated to lodge a submission to Treasury’s Quality of Advice Review calling for a more consumer-focused regulatory approach, reduced costs, and greater recognition of professional judgement. Read more

Welcome to Issue 63 of the FSC Policy Update. Read more

Australians deserve a superannuation system that is fair, efficient and competitive. When it comes to the regulatory environment, Australian superannuation funds have been navigating the biggest reform agenda since the system’s inception. Read more

A regulatory framework that empowers consumers to get limited advice on simple or basic issues is the key outcome the FSC seeks from the Quality of Advice Review. Read more