FPA National Roadshow numbers swell in wake of Budget

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has seen a strong start to the 2016 FPA National Roadshow in light of recent regulatory changes. Financial planners around the country are... Read more continue reading

SMSFs remain ‘best super option’ post Budget

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The changes to superannuation in the federal Budget highlight why self-managed super funds (SMSFs) still provide the best option for people who want to be self-sufficient in retirement. SMSF Association... Read more continue reading

AFA Leaders Forum defines ‘The Adaptive Practice’

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is encouraging advisers to think about the adaptability of their practice by addressing changing consumer preferences, the costs to deliver quality financial advice and... Read more continue reading

Search for 2016 Adviser and Practice of the Year begins

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), in partnership with Zurich, have opened nominations for the 2016 AFA Adviser of the Year and AFA Practice of the Year awards (the Awards),... Read more continue reading

2016 AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award – call for nominations

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and leading life insurer TAL are calling on female financial advisers to nominate for the 2016 AFA/TAL Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award)... Read more continue reading

An election and unlegislated budget equals uncertainty for advisers and their clients

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With an election now called, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is urging advisers to tread carefully in relation to changes announced in the 2016-17 Federal Budget (the Budget) handed... Read more continue reading

FPA calls 2016-17 Federal Budget changes “Super Spaghetti”

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomed fairness measures in the Federal Budget but cited concerns with increased complexity, changes to the “transition to retirement” (TTR) strategy in tonight’s... Read more continue reading

Super changes cause for concern for SMSFs

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The Federal Government’s decision to reduce the concessional contribution cap down to $25,000 is a backward step that will severely reduce the ability of people to save adequately for retirement.... Read more continue reading

AFA response to the 2016-17 Federal Budget

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) believes measures announced in the Federal Budget this evening will benefit small businesses, which represent the engine room of the Australian economy. AFA CEO... Read more continue reading

AFA and ANZ Wealth begin search for the 2016 Rising Star

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Nominations are now open for the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) 2016 Rising Star of the Year Award (the Award), proudly partnered by ANZ Wealth for the 12th year. AFA... Read more continue reading