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FSC launches asset manager governance regime

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018
... industry, the Financial Services Council has commenced its Principles of Internal Governance and Asset Stewardship regime. The FSC heralded the regime as the first of its kind in Australia. AB Australia chief executive Jen Driscoll said it was a positive ...

FSC and FOS appoint former ASX chief risk officer

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2018
... look forward to working closely with her in ensuring the Life Insurance Code of Practice delivers for Australian consumers," FSC chief executive Sally Loane said. Brown replaces David Weisbrot, who stepped down from the LCCC chair role in November. On ...

ASIC's interpretation of best interest duty falls short: FSC

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2018
... Council suggested the regulator's interpretation of the appropriateness of advice could use some adjustments. Specifically, the FSC noted that ASIC considered "file documentation alone" as the deciding factor in whether or not advice was compliant, rather ...

Two FSC senior policy managers depart

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2018
... and government relations in superannuation and financial services. Briggs held the role for more than six years, leading the FSC's advocacy on retirement income policy and opening the market for retirement income products. He also helped raise governance ...

FSC calls for inquiry into gig economy and its impact on super

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2018
... these types of developments if a detailed inquiry occurs now, before major disruption occurs." Of specific concern to the FSC is the regulatory gap which exempts self-employed persons from having to put funds aside for retirement (via the superannuation ...

FSC finalises life insurance APL guidelines

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017
... for life insurance approved product lists. From 1 July 2018, Australian financial service licencees who are members of the FSC will be required to include three or more life insurers on their APL. On top of this, unless the APL is "open" - that is to ...

Career progression positive for women advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2017
... outlook on the future of the industry. A joint study conducted by BT Financial Group (BTFG) and the Financial Services Council (FSC), which canvassed 800 respondents, found more women are opting for a career in financial advice as early as university. ...

Fox joins Tribeca Financial board

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
Former Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) chief executive Brad Fox has joined the board of a Melbourne-based advice firm. Fox joins Tribeca Financial as a non-executive chair to help lead the firm's next growth phase. Tribeca Financial chief executive ...

REST Industry Super names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... track record in superannuation advocacy. She is a member of the ASFA Super System Design Policy Council and is also on the FSC Superannuation Board Committee. Doyle said REST has an "enviable record of providing superior benefits and returns for members ...

ASIC appoints former AFA chief

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
ASIC has named the 18 members of its Financial Services and Credit Panel (FSCP), including the former chief executive of the Association of Financial Advisers. Brad Fox will join the FSCP along with Annette Spencer, Bruce Debenham, Calvert Duffy, Christina ...