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FSC releases two new standards

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2021
... released two new standards, one of which helps members abide by the newly mandated advice fee consent requirements. FSC members will need to comply with FSC Guidance Note No. 43 from 1 January 2022, which was constructed off the back of ongoing advice ...

New equality push in investments

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2021
... this important initiative for the industry to improve gender diversity within investment management teams." Eight FSC members have signed on to this voluntary initiative. The signatories so far are AllianceBernstein, Australian Ethical Investment, Challenger ...

Every super fund should cover every occupation: FSC

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2021
... insurers, it is not for superannuation trustees. Second is to introduce an enforceable FSC standard that requires FSC members to not establish group policies that contain these terms and remove them from existing policies, noting that not all superannuation ...

FSC launches DDO templates

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUL 2021
... having to comply with dozens of different templates. That would be simply unworkable." The templates are available to FSC members and are also available under license to non-members. Over 200 non-member companies have used the templates and data standards. ...

Report reveals superficiality of ESG pledges

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2020
... Financial Services Council (FSC) were actually less likely to disclose their voting than non-members. Only two out of 10 FSC members disclosed a complete proxy voting record. BT and Rest earned a special mention in the ACCR report, as the only two funds ...

FSC launches asset manager governance regime

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018
In response to ongoing scrutiny into the internal governance standards of Australia's asset management industry, the Financial Services Council has commenced its Principles of Internal Governance and Asset Stewardship regime. The FSC heralded the regime ...

FSC finalises life insurance APL guidelines

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017
... consultation with medical professionals; they will be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure their ongoing relevance. All FSC members will be required to adhere to these definitions, along with the rest of the Code, which includes disclosure improvements ...

Asset managers held to higher standard: FSC

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2017
... framework, but that many firms within the industry will already meet the standards set. Enforcement will be limited to FSC members who will be subject to an annual certification and compliance process.

Insurers held to account with new FSC code

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2017
... consultation with medical professionals; they will be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure their ongoing relevance. All FSC members will be required to adhere to these definitions, along with the rest of the Code, which includes disclosure improvements ...

FSC names new director

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2016
... peak financial services body as the industry enters what is likely to be an important year in terms of public policy. FSC members provide enormous value in helping customers achieve their wealth needs, this is a great opportunity to work with the FSC ...
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