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31 August 2023 | Ben Mcalary

The Financial Services Council (FSC) has welcomed the release of today’s Performance Test results for MySuper and Trustee Directed Products. 

24 August 2023 | Ben Mcalary

The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the Government's announcement to strengthen the accessibility of retirement products to help Australians make the most of their superannuation savings as part of releasing the 2023 Intergenerational Report.

25 July 2023 | Blake Briggs

Welcome to Issue 73 of the FSC Policy Update. This article outlines legislative and regulatory developments in the technology and innovation, investments, financial advice and superannuation sectors, plus more. Learn about what’s impacting the financial services industry below.

30 June 2023 | Ben Mcalary

The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes important changes to financial services products, superannuation funds and life insurance policies that come into effect on 1 July 2023.

16 June 2023 | Ben Mcalary

The Financial Services Council (FSC) today cautioned consumers to seek financial advice before acting on performance test notifications for superannuation products, as defective Government regulations risk failing to address methodological issues built into the test for the new class of trustee-directed products. [1]

14 June 2023 | Blake Briggs

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.

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