The end of Grandfathering – a rushed and simplistic approach puts clients at risk

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) acknowledges that the removal of grandfathered commissions is a necessary step in the journey towards professionalism and in building consumer trust in financial advice.... Read more continue reading

Consumers could miss out with rush to ban commissions

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Consumers could be the ones to miss out with the Government rushing its bill to end the grandfathering of commissions on investment products. The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA)... Read more continue reading

Senator Jane Hume to address AFA Conference

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Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology, Senator the Hon. Jane Hume is confirmed to address the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Conference (the AFA Conference) in Adelaide.... Read more continue reading

Update from FASEA on the Financial Adviser Examination

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FASEA has been working with ACER to ensure the exam registration process is streamlined, accessible and effective and exam sitting opportunities are optimised. Marking and results of June exam Results... Read more continue reading

2019 FPA Award nominations are open to acknowledge excellence

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is calling for nominations to the 2019 FPA Awards, an annual program recognising excellence by FPA members in financial planning and notable contributions... Read more continue reading

ASIC’s tough line on auditors gets tick of approval

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The SMSF Association fully supports the decision by ASIC to disqualify or add conditions to the registration of 17 auditors of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). Association CEO John Maroney says:... Read more continue reading

AFA releases 2019 conference program

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has released its program of speakers for the 2019 AFA Conference in Adelaide in August. Joining the former foreign minister, the Hon. Julie Bishop... Read more continue reading

FINSIA biannual Gender Divide Survey shows need for change but different views on what this means

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FINSIA, the leading Australasian financial services professional body, has launched its biannual report on The Gender Divide in Financial Services.  The report reveals gender inequality is levelling out with a... Read more continue reading

FPA launches new My CPD learning solution for members

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has launched its new My CPD solution that allows members to plan, access and track their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) on the FPA... Read more continue reading

AFA launches Pulse

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is pleased to announce the launch of Pulse, a new community of practice for paraplanners. AFA CEO Philip Kewin said, “As paraplanners are often... Read more continue reading