Co-regulatory approach best way to lift professional standards in financial advice

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The SMSF Association has put its weight behind a co-regulatory approach as the best way to improve professional standards in the financial advice industry. The Association CEO/Managing Director Andrea Slattery... Read more continue reading

AFA Partners with Sunsuper

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced that one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, Sunsuper, has taken up a silver partnership with the AFA. Sunsuper is a national profit-for-members... Read more continue reading

PIPA questions APRA’s moves to dampen property investment activity

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The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) has reignited its calls to the federal government and industry regulators to address the need for improved consumer awareness and comprehensive regulation of... Read more continue reading

Enhanced register of financial advisers will increase transparency for consumers

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The significant number of Australians who have accessed the Financial Advisers Register since it was launched in March 2015 is a positive sign that it will provide consumers with the... Read more continue reading

2015 Aon Benfield Scholarship winner announced

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Aon Benfield and the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) have awarded the 2015 Aon Benfield Scholarship to Levi Gardner. Mr Gardner is an Account Executive... Read more continue reading

AFA celebrates fifth Female Excellence in Advice award and second AFA Inspire anniversary with nationwide events

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is celebrating the launch of the fifth AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award) and the second anniversary of AFA Inspire with a... Read more continue reading

New Women’s Money Toolkit helps Australian women plan and manage their financial future

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ASIC yesterday launched a ‘Women’s Money Toolkit’, a free online resource designed to help Australian women manage their finances, make money decisions at key life stages and enhance their financial wellbeing.... Read more continue reading

Honorary Life Members, award winners recognised at ANZIIF AGM

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Three insurance professionals have been recognised at the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance AGM for contributions to the industry and ANZIIF. The Honorary Life Membership and... Read more continue reading

AFA and ANZ Wealth search for the next Rising Star

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Nominations are now open for the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Rising Star of the Year Award (the Award), proudly supported by ANZ Wealth for the 11th year. AFA CEO... Read more continue reading

FSC welcomes Royal Commission discussion paper: potential to open the superannuation market to competition and choice 

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The Financial Services Council welcomes The Trade Union Royal Commission Discussion Paper – Options for Law Reform which identifies inherent conflicts in the superannuation system. The discussion paper states: “…potential... Read more continue reading