Financial planner outlook positive following tempestuous times

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The future of financial planning is extremely positive – one reason being the ever-growing need for financial advice by Australians.  This was the strong message by Mr Dante De Gori... Read more continue reading

New online matching service helps find your perfect money and life CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® partner

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has launched a new ‘Match My Planner’ online matching service to help Australians find a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (or CFP®) professional to meet... Read more continue reading

Netball World Cup superstars headline FPA Women in Wealth 2019

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Netball World Cup superstars headline FPA Women in Wealth 2019 Sydney, 15 July 2019 The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is delighted to announce its 2019 Women in Wealth... Read more continue reading

AFA appoints Robert Coulter General Manager, Partnerships

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Coulter to the position of General Manager, Partnerships. AFA CEO, Philip Kewin said Rob comes to... Read more continue reading

NZ responsible investing reaches NZ$188 billion (72% of AUM vs 44% in Australia)

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Responsible investing has emerged as a fundamental practice for New Zealand’s funds managers, and now accounts for more than 70 percent of total assets under management (AUM), according to the... Read more continue reading

Finalists announced for 2019 Australian Insurance Industry Awards

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) are pleased to announce the finalists of the 2019 Australian Insurance Industry Awards. Now in its sixteenth year, the... Read more continue reading

Vic stamp duty changes to hurt unlisted property funds and investors

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Property Funds Association (PFA), the peak industry body for the $125 billion Australian unlisted wholesale and retail property funds sector, has voiced concern against Victoria’s new stamp duty laws which... Read more continue reading

What the election result means for SMSFs on the Technical Day menu

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Advisers attending this year’s round of Technical Day events in the five mainland capital cities will get an important update on what the result of the last federal election means... Read more continue reading

FASEA approves AFA Professional Designations

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AFA CEO, Philip Kewin, said, “This is great news for the many members who have completed the Kaplan version of both the FChFP and ChLP, as it allows them to move... Read more continue reading

FASEA approves education credits for AFA and SMSFA coursework

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The Standards Authority has confirmed the recognition of coursework from the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Self-Managed Super Fund Association (SMSFA) as part of its education standards for financial... Read more continue reading