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Over 50s want to work longer, survey finds

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 28 APR 2014
... of provision for those working in physically demanding sectors, or otherwise unable to work. FSC chief executive John Brogden said: "We recognise that some older Australians may not be able to work until 65 due to the nature of their work or due to lower ...

FSC and ISA clash over super and awards

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 APR 2014
... proceed. The process is fast losing the confidence of the industry and must be urgently remedied," FSC chief executive John Brogden said. He added that "the FSC does not believe that the Fair Work Commission is the appropriate place for the selection ...

APEC releases Asian Funds Passport discussion paper

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2014
... currently punching below its weight in terms of the share of global funds management activity," FSC chief executive John Brogden said. "It has 60% of the world's population but only 12% of worldwide funds under management. There is significant potential ...

Individual cover through super, key to insurance recovery

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2014
... is for the government to offer tax incentives, followed by buying it through superannuation. FSC chief executive John Brogden said that the organisation asked the government to consider tax incentives for people with life insurance coverage in its pre-budget ...

FoFA changes no threat to best interest duty: lawyer

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2014
... Jackman SC and Gregory Drew, came on the eve of the introduction of the amendments - described by FSC chief executive John Brogden as "small technical changes" - to parliament. The advice focuses on the removal of the 'catch-all' provision of the safe ...

FSC acclaims free trade agreement with Korea

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2014
... high average incomes, South Korea is one of the most important markets in Asia for Australia," FSC chief executive John Brogden said. "The Free Trade Agreement will open up significant opportunities for Australia to increase the cross-border flows between ...

FSC slams 'closed shop' super awards rules

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2014
... under modern awards must be approved by the FWC. But with the arrival of the MySuper regime, FSC chief executive John Brogden said there was no need to keep the old system. "MySuper funds are approved in a detailed process by the prudential regulator ...

Government must recycle brownfield infra: FSC

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2014
... but added that it "could be accelerated by APRA as the superannuation prudential regulator." FSC chief executive John Brogden said increased superannuation investment in infrastructure would benefit everyone, and that the capital recycling model was ...

FSC asks Son of Wallis Inquiry to focus on export growth

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2013
... ensure Australia's financial services industry is highly efficient and globally competitive," FSC chief executive John Brogden said. The FSC said that it will develop a "considered, multi-faceted submission to the inquiry." The financial advice associations ...

FSC report backs case for Asia Passport

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2013
... cross-border flows report shows that Asia accounts for 66% of all funds flowing into Australia. FSC chief executive John Brogden said that the figures highlight the necessity to "create a regime that is familiar for investors coming into Australia." ...