AFA: Industry heard and adjustments made to professional standards

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Last weeks’s announcement by the Government on the new proposed professional standards have been welcomed by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), with a number of the key issues raised... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes clarification of education and professional standards reforms

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) last week welcomed the Government’s proposed changes to education and professional standards reform in financial advice, in particular the transitional arrangements for existing financial... Read more continue reading

Changes to draft professional standards legislation lauded

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The Government’s changes to the draft legislation to reform the professional standards of financial advice have been welcomed by the SMSF Association. Association CEO/Managing Director Andrea Slattery says the decision... Read more continue reading

FPA urges Government to consider importance of the long term interest of super in Australians’ retirement preparedness

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 The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is urging Government to consider policy decisions that support and encourage today’s working Australians to become self-funded in their retirement. FPA CEO, Dante... Read more continue reading

Adequate super caps ‘critical’ to build retirement savings

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Adequate superannuation contribution caps are critical to allow people to build healthy retirement savings, says a new research report commissioned by the SMSF Association and the actuarial firm Rice Warner... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announces top students at 2016 Steadfast-ANZIIF Awards

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Steadfast-ANZIIF Awards for Young Insurance Professional and Outstanding Achievement. The... Read more continue reading

AFA Foundation reaches new heights

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The Association of Financial Advisers Foundation (the AFA Foundation) has raised over $220,000 in the past year, with donations totalling over $1 million since its launch in 2007. AFA CEO... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes strengthened powers and increased funding for ASIC but cautions a user pays model that disadvantages small business

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a reform package to strengthen the Australian Security and Investment Commission (ASIC), calling it a more sensible... Read more continue reading

Nominations open for 2016 AFA Excellence in Education Award

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s showcasing of adviser education and professionalism has begun for 2016, with nominations for the ninth AFA Excellence in Education Award (the Award), presented in... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association teams up with University of Adelaide in education initiative

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The SMSF Association has collaborated with the University of Adelaide to offer an SMSF qualification to SMSF specialists across various professional disciplines. The qualification, which begins in July and is... Read more continue reading