Financial services deregulation boosts economy by $2bn: FSCBY KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025 12:34PMReforms in funds management, financial advice, and superannuation will usher in an extra $1.7 billion per year to the economy and can make Australia a serious financial services hub, the Financial Services Council (FSC) says. Related News |
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