Social infrastructure on way to ‘core’ status in property: PFA Conference

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High population growth and our changing community needs will spur significant ongoing investment in social infrastructure in Australia, according to Rob de Vos, Managing Director of ARENA REIT. Mr de... Read more continue reading

AFA opens 2019 Awards Program

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and its partners have much pleasure in calling for nominations for the AFA’s five awards, including the AFA Adviser of the Year and the... Read more continue reading

Two SMSF specialists join SMSF Association Board

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The SMSF Association has appointed two long-standing specialist members to its Board from 1 June. They are Tracey Scotchbrook, Vice Chair of the West Australian Local Community, and Michael Houlihan,... Read more continue reading

Property funds must act fast as unpopular compliance demands pass into law

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Unlisted property funds need to start considering measures to comply with the government’s recent introduction of product design and distribution obligations, according to Property Funds Association, which also says the... Read more continue reading

AFA announces 2019 AFA National Roadshow

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) National Roadshow (the Roadshow), which kicks off in Hobart on 29 May 2019, will follow hot on the heels of this year’s Federal Election,... Read more continue reading

FPA raises concerns about impact of AFCA legacy complaints rule changes on professional indemnity market

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has raised concerns about the Australian Financial Complaints Authority’s (AFCA) proposed legacy complaints rule changes and the potential impact they will have on... Read more continue reading

Bernie Ripoll joins SMSF Association board

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A Parliamentary Secretary in the former Gillard Labor Government, the Hon. Bernie Ripoll, is joining the SMSF Association board, effective immediately. Ripoll, who joined the Association’s Public Policy Committee in... Read more continue reading

Andrea Slattery stepping down from SMSF Association board

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Andrea Slattery has announced she is stepping down as a non-executive director from the SMSF Association board, effective from 18 April. Slattery was Managing Director and CEO when she resigned... Read more continue reading

FPA appoints Dale Boucher as new Chair of Conduct Review Commission

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced the appointment of Dale Boucher as Chair of its Conduct Review Commission (CRC), with outgoing Chair Graham McDonald remaining a CRC... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute paper says financial institutions should measure their social condition

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Highlights The Hayne Royal Commission showed institutions have failed to understand and manage relationships with society and their associated social risks. This has resulted in great reputational damage and loss... Read more continue reading