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Associations not sold on PC draft report

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
... the PC deputy chair Karen Chester's call for consumers to response to the interim report," said FSC chief executive Sally Loane. "Competition and choice in super should be available for all Australians. The government must act urgently to reform the ...

Productivity Commission proposes default super overhaul

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
... supporting the Commission's view that reform of the default superannuation system is necessary, with chief office Sally Loane adding: "After extensive public consultation, the Productivity Commission - a highly credible and independent economic institution ...

Access to super for housing is still bad policy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2017
... doing nothing to address supply. It's simply bad policy," ISA chief economist Stephen Anthony said. FSC chief officer Sally Loane was quick to remind members of the objective of superannuation; to ensure Australians can support themselves in retirement ...

Proactive group releases life insurance guidance

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017
... accurate and fair pricing, improve industry sustainability and increase regulator confidence in the industry. FSC CEO Sally Loane added the new guidance note is "proof that industry bodies are continuing to work to improve consumer outcomes and industry ...

Life insurance industry rebuts need for greater reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 MAR 2017
... the Parliamentary Joint Committee inquiry into life insurance on Friday. Financial Services Council chief executive Sally Loane faced the panel first, telling the Committee that any further regulation imposed on the life insurance industry would be overkill. ...

Super funds trawling eBay for legacy parts

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2017
FSC chief executive Sally Loane believes financial services laws are "locking down" the industry and consumers into out-dated products. Speaking at the FSC State of the Industry address in Sydney, Loane said the problem is embedded to the extent where ...

Australia missing golden export opportunity

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2017
... of funds managed in Singapore is done so on behalf of overseas investors. At a media briefing FSC chief executive Sally Loane described the withholding tax as a "significant barrier" in this regard, adding: "There is pent-up demand for our world-class ...

The race is on for offshore investments

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2017
... simplifying regulation around offshore investment vehicles, according to Financial Services Council chief executive Sally Loane. Speaking to Financial Standard, Loane noted that corporate collective investment vehicles (CIVs) have yet to see draft legislation ...

FSC speaks out against elder financial abuse

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 JAN 2017
... involvement of law enforcement while acting as a deterrent for the misappropriation of funds. FSC chief executive Sally Loane acknowledged financial services providers play a significant role in identifying and helping to prevent the growing issue of ...

SMSF satisfaction belies uncertainty

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016
... influenced their voting decisions by either a small or more substantial amount. On a positive note, FSC chief executive Sally Loane applauded the number of SMSF investors now using some form of professional advice. She said: "It is good to see that SMSF ...