Royal Commission failed to understand value of advice

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has prepared a further paper in response to the Banking Royal Commission Final Report, calling out its failure to acknowledge the value of financial advice. In the paper,... Read more continue reading

AMP cuts fees for its flagship MyNorth wrap platform

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AMP has announced a series of fee reductions to its flagship MyNorth wrap platform, benefiting more than 85,000 clients. The reductions will provide significant savings for existing and new superannuation,... Read more continue reading

Increasing SMSFs from four to six members gets thumbs up

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The SMSF Association has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s proposal to increase the maximum number of members in a self-managed super fund (SMSF) from four to six. In its... Read more continue reading

ASIC has reported on corporate finance regulation from July to December 2018, highlighting some concerns on disclosure

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ASIC has published its tenth report on the regulation of corporate finance issues. The latest report covers the period from July to December 2018 and provides an update on specific... Read more continue reading

FPA visits 33 locations to help rally and support financial planners facing change together

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Thousands of financial planners from 33 locations across the country are expected to come together during the 2019 Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) National Roadshow to tackle the implications... Read more continue reading

ACTU call for inquiry into SMSFs ‘unwarranted’

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The ACTU’s call for a fresh inquiry into the self-managed super fund (SMSF) sector based on the recent Productivity Commission (PC) Review of Superannuation is totally unwarranted, says SMSF Association... Read more continue reading

FPA launches new Careers in Financial Planning networking events across Australia to inspire next generation of planners

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is delighted to announce the launch of its inaugural FPA Careers in Financial Planning Event Series in partnership with Kaplan Professional. Taking place... Read more continue reading

FPA launches Return to Learn online education hub to help financial planners navigate FASEA standards

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has launched Return to Learn, an online education portal designed to cut through misinformation and confusion about FASEA’s higher education requirements. Released this week... Read more continue reading

AIA announces 2019 investment summit

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The Australian Investors Association (AIA) will hold its 2019 Annual Investment Summit on Friday 15th March at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour Sydney. AIA President Graeme Bottrill believes that... Read more continue reading

Insurance leaders look to the future at ANZIIF Insurtech Conference 2019

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The ANZIIF Insurtech Conference 2019 in Sydney was a tremendous success, which saw more than 500 people in attendance. Over the course of two days, attendees had the opportunity to... Read more continue reading