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Treasury seeks feedback on foreign investment reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2025
... arrangements within global funds from Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) fees and processes," FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said. "FIRB clearance currently needs to be obtained for most routine investment activities by global funds that do not ...

ASIC report a 'solid point of reference' for private credit guardrails

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
... capital plays in financing innovation and growth, and the need to strengthen industry practices. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said: "ASIC's private credit report is a timely call for greater transparency in the sector, which the FSC and mature operators ...

Treasury launches consultation on CSLR breaching sub-sector levy caps

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... post-implementation review," he said. The consultation runs until August 29. Financial Services Council (FSC) chief executive Blake Briggs said in considering whether and how to determine a special levy, the minister "should have regard to the risk of ...

FSC explores if adviser licensing framework remains 'fit for purpose'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
... consumer protection, and confidence across all parts of the market," the FSC said. Commenting, FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said a series of reforms have since helped financial advice mature into a true profession, but the framework has been around ...

Up to two million Aussies could face super tax: FSC

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... FSC saidthe decision to index the tax will impose "significant impact" on younger Australians. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said it is important for the government to consider the future implications of the tax despite only affecting a fraction of ...

Super needs customised, personalised approach: FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... million Australian's will be approaching retirement with almost half the system's assets. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said super funds should engage from the day a member gets their first superannuation contribution through to retirement. ...

Tranche 2 of DBFO dumps SOAs, enables 'nudges'

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2025
... outcomes for more members up to and throughout retirement." Also commenting, Financial Services Council chief executive Blake Briggs said: "Layers of red tape and onerous regulation has meant that financial advice now costs more than $5000 in some cases ...

ASIC proposes further breach reporting relief

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2025
... identifying," the FSC said. "It is welcome news the regulator has moved ahead of the government on this." FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said the regulator has acknowledged industry concerns that reporting these minor breaches is excessively burdensome ...

Australians don't trust politicians with their super: FSC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
... informed of the opposition's commitment to protect retirement savings from "unfair new taxes." FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said Labor's perseverance in raising taxes is eroding Australian's trust in the government on the eve of the federal election. ...

Jones instigates CSLR review, levy hits $70m

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... The cost of providing financial advice is already considerable." Financial Services Council (FSC) chief executive Blake Briggs said the review should consider whether the scheme should continue to compensate consumers who have enjoyed significant capital ...