Financial counsellors ready to help people affected by the bushfires – but we need more of us
As a community we are rallying to help the many thousands of people around the country affected by the bushfires.…
FCA’s response to today’s announcement in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO)
Funding extension for 12 months is welcomed, but a longer-term response is needed 16th December 2019 This is FCA’s…
ASIC to Ban Unsolicited Telephone Sales of Life Insurance and CCI
Financial Counselling Australia welcomes the implementation of a ban on unsolicited telephone sales of life insurance and consumer credit insurance…
Banks must offer better value bank accounts to struggling Australians
The updated Banking Code received authorisation yesterday from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the ABA are now…
ASIC calls time on disclosure
FCA welcomes the release today of ASIC’s ground breaking report Disclosure: Why it shouldn’t be the default. The report comprehensively…
FCA calls on Government to Raise the Rate during Anti-Poverty Week
This Anti-Poverty Week, Financial Counselling Australia joins our colleagues in the community and business sectors calling on the government to…
Financial Counselling Sector Welcomes Release of Funding Review and Findings
The Minister for Social Services, the Hon. Anne Ruston has today released the independent review of financial counselling services conducted…
Financial Counselling Sector tells Senate Committee that we need to Raise the Rate
A joint submission from FCA and the State/Territory financial counseling agencies to a Senate Inquiry into the adequacy of Newstart…
Financial Counselling Australia Welcomes ASIC Appeal In Westpac Case
Financial Counselling Australia welcomes the decision by corporate regulator ASIC to appeal a recent Federal Court judgment that found Westpac…