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FSC raises the bar for PC managers with fresh standards

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... transactions, asset transfers and special purpose vehicle arrangements where conflict risk is elevated. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said the new standard should not be treated a 'set-and-forget' exercise and the body will continually review the ...

Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... driven into the hands of risky schemes and questionable actors." Financial Services Council (FSC) chief executive Blake Briggs, however, said the government must ensure a clear distinction between full professional advice, which tells a consumer what ...

FSC calls for tougher oversight of advice licensees

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... program for high-risk firms, and changes to the ASIC industry levy to fund the expanded oversight. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said consultation on the organisation's earlier green paper had shifted the debate from replacing the licensing framework ...

Fight between SMC and FSC on super rages on

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2026
... high-growth option at the same age could increase retirement savings by as much as $690,000. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said greater engagement with superannuation at key life stages could materially improve long-term financial outcomes. He added ...

ASIC calls out platform trustees: 'Clear breach of trust'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... seven largest wrap platforms by market share. In response to the latest observations by ASIC, FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said: "ASIC's report reinforces the importance of strong governance and aligns with the direction the platform sector is ...

FSC links active super choices to stronger retirement outcomes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... underexposed to growth investments, potentially reducing retirement balances by around $540,000. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said greater engagement with superannuation at key life stages could materially improve long-term financial outcomes. "People ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... and new complexity for small businesses and family enterprises." Financial Services Council (FSC) chief executive Blake Briggs is concerned about the proposed CGT changes applying to all asset classes rather than being targeted at the housing market. ...

Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... until last year, 108 of the 123 products that failed the test have been extinguished. Financial Services Council Blake Briggs said: "A CPI + X benchmark for a limited portion of portfolios would provide funds with greater flexibility to invest in alternative ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... superannuation platforms as a vehicle for retirement savings," the FSC said. In releasing the standard, FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said the industry is responding to calls for a concerted effort in achieving governance uplift, with the industry ...

Digital advice spurring demand for full personal advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... three times more likely to seek financial advice in the next 12 months compared to non-users. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said digital advice is complementing traditional advice by meeting Australians where they are - providing simple, accessible ...
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