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Unindexed cap forecast to impact 500k people

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
... impact around 500,000 individuals who are currently saving for retirement or have already retired. Financial Services Council (FSC) analysis of ATO data found a significant portion of Australian taxpayers will breach the cap in their lifetime and face ...

Chalmers' promise to end super wars foiled by criticism

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023
... including Super Consumers Australia, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomed the increase in tax rates for super balances over $3 million, however Chartered Accountants ANZ and the SMSF ...

ART appoints new board, investment committee members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
... investment committee chair of HESTA. He has also been chief executive and chief investment officer for major investors and financial institutions globally and in Australia. Former agent-general for Queensland in the UK and Northern Island Trade and investment ...

Super tax break crackdown to hit $410bn in savings

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
... including Super Consumers Australia, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomed the increase in tax rates for super balances over $3 million. Super Consumers Australia director Xavier O'Halloran ...

Ending the super wars: Government acts to legislate an objective

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
... retirement savings, and promoting equitable outcomes for women and low-income earners, Fahy added. The Financial Services Council (FSC) also welcomed the government's consultation on a proposed definition and objective for the super system. FSC chief ...

Government progresses social housing measures

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2023
... backing the initiative, pledging $500 million to the HAFF. "We believe that investing through the HAFF will meet the best financial interests of our members, particularly those members requiring a steady stream of income during retirement or as part ...

Associations call for improved access to financial advice

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2023
... general manager Gary Pflugrath, Financial Planning Association of Australia chief executive Sarah Abood, Financial Services Council chief executive Blake Briggs, FINSIA chief executive and managing director Yasser El-Ansary, Institute of Public Accounts ...

Superannuation objective: Australians want retirement income

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2023
Financial Services Council (FSC) research found Australian's support legislating an objective for super that focuses on delivering retirement income. A focus group study conducted by CT Group revealed Australian consumers' awareness, understanding ...

Mason Stevens grows platform, tech teams

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2023
... 2017 he held roles including head of portfolio services and technology manager. He's also previously worked for Next Financial, Wilsons HTM, Broadridge and Creativemass. In the new role, he will lead the continued development and enhancement of the platform's ...

Mixed outlook for paraplanning: Study

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2023
... regarding Statements of Advice (SoAs). Concerning the cost of advice, KPMG research commissioned by the Financial Services Council (FSC) found the average cost of providing comprehensive advice is $5335 per client. Some paraplanners believe the cost ...