Financial literacy for women at the heart of new partnership

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) yesterday reinforced their commitment to improving the financial future of Australians by announcing a partnership with the not-for-profit social enterprise, 10thousandgirl. Created in 2009,... Read more continue reading

AFA response to the 2015-16 Federal Budget

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) considers the budget announcements to be broadly supportive of creating a confidence and momentum shift in the Australian economy. AFA CEO Brad Fox said... Read more continue reading

FPA calls out small businesses as winners in 2015-16 Federal Budget

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has said the big winners of tonight’s “responsible” 2015-16 Federal Budget announcement are set to be small business owners. According to Dante De... Read more continue reading

FSC Statement on the 2015 Federal Budget

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The Financial Services Council has welcomed the 2015 Federal Budget handed down by the Treasurer. Sally Loane, CEO of the FSC said: “Tonight is the first Budget in recent memory... Read more continue reading

All quiet on the superannuation front

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The Federal Government has again made good on its promise not to make any detrimental, unexpected changes to superannuation in its first term of office. In the Budget, handed down... Read more continue reading

FSC comment on early access to superannuation

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the announcement that the Commonwealth will reform the early access arrangements to superannuation for Australians with terminal illnesses. The rigid superannuation access laws will... Read more continue reading

Technical conferences crucial for SMSF professionals who want to stay abreast of super discussions

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The SMSF Association has prepared a challenging program for its annual State Technical Conference Series that aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of SMSF specialists to assist them provide... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF celebrates success of members and students

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has announced its latest Fellows, Senior Associates, Honorary Members and top achieving students at the annual Celebrating Success Awards.... Read more continue reading

Age pension tightening: a good start on national retirement policy  

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As Budget week begins, the Financial Services Council welcomes the tightening of the age pension announced by Minister for Social Services, Scott Morrison. This is one step towards developing a... Read more continue reading

AFA recognises adviser excellence in education

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Excellence in Education Award open for nominations   The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s showcasing of adviser education and professionalism has begun for 2015, with nominations for the eighth AFA... Read more continue reading