FPA submission supports strengthening penalties for unlicensed operators

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has submitted recommendations to the ASIC Enforcement Review to increase the proposed penalty for unlicensed operators, to support the professionalisation of the financial... Read more continue reading

2017 ANZIIF TurksLegal Claims Scholarship winner announced

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TurksLegal and the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) are pleased to announce the winner of the 2017 ANZIIF TurksLegal Claims Scholarship is Fiona Fong, Senior... Read more continue reading

FPA Congress inspires financial planners to embrace change

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) attracted over 1,100 delegates from around the country to its sold out 2017 FPA Professionals Congress in Hobart last week where financial planners... Read more continue reading

Royal Commission offers opportunity to improve banking, financial services sectors

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A Royal Commission into banking and financial services will provide an opportunity to increase transparency and improve ethics and professionalism across the financial services sector, says SMSF Association CEO John... Read more continue reading

PIPA elects new board chairman

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The PIPA board of directors has elected Peter Koulizos as the association’s new chairman, effective 1 December 2017. Mr Koulizos replaces outgoing chairman Ben Kingsley, who stepped down after five successful... Read more continue reading

AFA empowers consumers to discover the transformative power of advice

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has launched the Your Best Interests e-Magazine (YBI e-Mag), a consumer-focused online publication for AFA members to use with their clients and potential clients. AFA CEO... Read more continue reading

Australia’s top performing financial planners honoured at FPA Congress

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced the winners of the 2017 FPA Awards, Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award, and Future2 Community Service Award at the opening keynote session... Read more continue reading

FPA philanthropy at the heart of the financial planning profession

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As nineteen cyclists from across Australia complete their grueling seven-day, 726km fundraising ride in Hobart yesterday, we are reminded of the passion and commitment shown by members of the Financial... Read more continue reading

Adam Spencer and Yossi Ghinsberg announced as keynote speakers for SMSFA National Conference 2018.    

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The SMSF Association has confirmed its keynote speakers for the SMSF Association National Conference 2018 – Adam Spencer and Yossi Ghinsberg. Speaking on Thursday 15th February, Adam Spencer will encourage audience... Read more continue reading

December Transfer Balance Cap deadline looms

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SMSF trustees need to ensure that their funds comply with the Transfer Balance Cap (TBC) rules before the transitional period runs out on 31 December. The SMSF Association is recommending... Read more continue reading