Goals based financial advice association to hold inaugural conference

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Financial adviser industry body The Association of Goals Based Advice (AGBA) has announced its inaugural conference ‘Bringing it all Together’ and the launch of new industry awards to recognise best... Read more continue reading

Call out to FPA members: 2017 FPA Awards entries open

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is calling for FPA members to make submissions for the 2017 FPA Awards, a program that shines a light on the talent and... Read more continue reading

Finalists announced for the 2017 Australian Insurance Industry Awards

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and founding partner the Asia Insurance Review are pleased to announce the finalists of the 2017 Australian Insurance Industry... Read more continue reading

Life hacks for tax: how to make this tax time quicker, easier and simpler

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Tax time begins this weekend, so the ATO has put together a bunch of information to help people get things right. 1. Decide how you’re going to lodge by 31... Read more continue reading

The Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP included in distinguished line-up of speakers at 2017 AFA National Adviser Conference

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A new round of plenary speakers has been announced for the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) National Adviser Conference, which is returning to the Gold Coast 11-13 October. The Hon... Read more continue reading

Corporations Act definition of independence too restrictive

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The AFA is not surprised that ASIC has received legal advice to support its position on a broader application of the ban on the use of the terms ‘independent’, ‘impartial’... Read more continue reading

2017 Aon Benfield Scholarship winner announced

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Aon Benfield and the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) are pleased to announce they have awarded the 2017 Aon Benfield Scholarship to Jack Hunt. Mr... Read more continue reading

ATO to offer insights about new regulatory regime at Technical Conference

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SMSF specialists attending the SMSF Association Technical Day, being held in the five mainland state capitals starting in Sydney on 18 July, will enjoy the opportunity to hear first-hand insights... Read more continue reading

FPA announces latest winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced Bronnie Abraham of Brisbane-based advice firm Dolfinwise as the latest winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award. Ms Abraham, who has... Read more continue reading

SMSF members alerted about pension payments due by 30 June

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Self-managed super fund (SMSF) members in the pension phase need to ensure they have met their minimum pension payments by 30 June, warns the SMSF Association. Association Chief Executive Officer... Read more continue reading