Welcome to Issue 72 of the FSC Policy Update. This article outlines legislative and regulatory developments in the financial advice, technology and innovation, investments and superannuation sectors, plus more. Learn about what’s impacting the financial services industry below.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) has welcomed the Government’s response to the Quality of Advice Review and its commitment to prioritise ‘Stream One’ of its reforms, which are designed to remove costly red tape imposed on financial advisers.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) is building on promoting best regulatory practice across the funds management industry in the interest of consumers with the release today of an updated template Target Market Determination (TMD) for funds management.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) is proud to announce the upcoming implementation of the New Life Code of Practice (new Life Code) on 1 July 2023, which will introduce over 50 comprehensive consumer protections that will change the way customers interact with their life insurers.  

The Financial Services Councils of Australia and New Zealand are pleased to announce the first ever Trans-Tasman Strategic Leaders Summit for the financial sector, to be held on 5-7 March 2024 in Auckland.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Power, Chief Executive Officer of Colonial First State Superannuation, to the FSC Board.

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