Media Releases

Financial advice reforms a win for consumers and financial services industry

Posted on February 6th, 2012

Media release from ISN says new reforms to the financial advice industry are set to double the number of Australians accessing financial advice and increase private savings by $130 billion, according to a new report by Rice Warner Actuaries. The report also shows that financial adviser numbers will remain broadly stable.

To view the Rice Warner  report click here.

 

New rules on intra-fund advice set to provide more accessible and affordable financial advice to all Australians

Posted on December 8th, 2011

Media Release by ISN  shows the new rules issued by the Government on the delivery of ‘intra-fund’ advice will make financial advice more accessible and more affordable for ordinary Australians.

Read the Media Release here.

ISN applauds financial services and superannuation reforms

Posted on November 25th, 2011

Media Release by Industry Super Network congratulates the Australian Government on the introduction of the best interests test and provisions prohibiting the payment and receipt of conflicted remuneration as part of the Corporations Amendment (Further Future of Financial Advice Measures) Bill 2011 introduced to Parliament today.

Read the Media Release here.

ISN applauds new ASIC financial planning tools

Posted on November 9th, 2011

In a media release today, Industry Super Network congratulates the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on the launch of its new Financial Decisions at Retirement guide and improved online calculator, MoneySmart Retirement Planner. ISN believes the tools will greatly increase Australians’ access to financial information and education on superannuation and how they can best save for their retirement.

Read the Media Release here.

Industry Super Network welcomes MySuper safeguards

Posted on November 3rd, 2011

Industry Super Network has welcomed the introduction of the MySuper Core Provisions Bill which sets out the basic architecture for default superannuation funds from July 2013.

Read the Media Release here.