FPA welcomes standards legislation but says some elements ‘not workable’

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the Government’s move to enshrine higher educational and professional standards for financial planners in legislation, but has cautioned some elements are... Read more continue reading

SMSFA welcomes draft legislation to raise professional advice standards

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The Federal Government’s draft legislation to raise the professional standards of financial advisors is another important step down the path of giving Australians “quality” financial advice and to build consumer... Read more continue reading

FPA and ING DIRECT announce National Advice Partnership

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and ING DIRECT yesterday announced the launch of a pilot national advice referral program that will connect ING DIRECT Living Super customers with FPA... Read more continue reading

Statement from the Financial Services Council on Superannuation Governance Reform

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) looks forward to the continued discussion on the governance of superannuation funds. Every Australian deserves the best possible outcome in their superannuation and the highest... Read more continue reading

Global survey find trust the biggest barrier for Australians in receiving professional financial advice

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Australians are twice as likely to turn to family and friends for information (41%) on financial matters and planning as they are to turn to a professional financial planner (23%),... Read more continue reading

Future Economy Forum: New industry coalition to champion the sectors creating the jobs of the future

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A new coalition of industry groups has come together to champion key sectors that will carry the Australian economy out of the shadows of the mining boom into a new... Read more continue reading

Statement from the Financial Services Council on new APRA appointments

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) congratulates the appointments of Mrs Helen Rowell as the full-time Deputy Chair of APRA and Mr Geoff Summerhayes as a full-time member of APRA from... Read more continue reading

FSC statement on superannuation governance reforms

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The Financial Services Council welcomes the debate taking place in the Senate over the proposed reforms that will require all superannuation trustees to have one third independent directors on their... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes call for Independent Council

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the call for the establishment of an Independent Council on education, ethics and professional standards (the Council), as proposed in the PJC recommendations.... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes FoFA amendment

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The AFA welcomes the passing of the Corporations Amendment (Financial Advice Measures) Bill in the Senate with bipartisan support. The increase from 30 days to 60 days for advisers to... Read more continue reading