Advised insurance wins for consumers

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s incoming National President, Marc Bineham has warned against direct life insurance channels which he said have inherent weaknesses when compared to advised retail life... Read more continue reading

SMSFs rigorously regulated, says SMSF Association

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The fact self-managed super funds (SMSFs) don’t come under APRA’s regulatory umbrella often gives the false impression that this superannuation sector is unregulated, says SMSF Association Head of Policy Jordan... Read more continue reading

More practitioners seek property investment advice qualification: PIPA

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With the provision of property investment advice continuing to go unregulated by the Federal Government, the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), is experiencing strong demand for its property investment... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes amendments to LIF regulations

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has welcomed improvements to the life insurance draft regulations released yesterday. “The AFA has been leading discussions with Government on these amendments and we... Read more continue reading

Another step closer to a recognised profession

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes confirmation from the government that professional standards legislation will progress later this year. Commenting on the release yesterday from the Minister for Revenue... Read more continue reading

Move to lift professional standards of financial advisors backed

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The SMSF Association strongly endorses the Federal Government’s decision to legislate to improve the professional standards of financial advisors. Association Head of Policy Jordan George says improving the educational and... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes imminent introduction of Education and Professional Standards Legislation

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed yesterday’s announcement that the Government’s planned legislation to mandate professional standards for financial planners will be introduced by the end of the... Read more continue reading

Member Engagement at AFA National Adviser Conference confirms AFA’s strong position

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) 2016 National Adviser Conference (the Conference) held in Canberra last week highlighted the AFA’s core strengths in attracting new members, adviser engagement and bringing... Read more continue reading

Research shows ‘strong argument’ to lift concessional cap

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The SMSF Association has produced compelling evidence that the Federal Government should increase the concessional contribution cap for people aged 50 and over and extend the carry forward of concessional... Read more continue reading

AFA endorses LIF Bill

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Following months of negotiation, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) supports the Corporations Amendment (Life Insurance Remuneration Arrangements) Bill 2016, introduced by the Government to the Lower House yesterday, as... Read more continue reading