SPAA trustee education program gets thumbs up from ATO

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The peak SMSF organisation, the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia’s (SPAA), has launched a new SMSF Trustee Education Program. The complimentary, online program, developed to assist trustees better understand their... Read more continue reading

SPAA lauds ASIC move against property investment promoter

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) welcomes the decision by ASIC to take legal action against unlicensed financial advice being provided to existing and potential SMSF trustees. SPAA CEO/Managing... Read more continue reading

Professional awards set top financial planners aside at crucial time for industry

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The winners of the prestigious 2014 Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) Awards have now been chosen and will be revealed next week at the FPA Professionals Congress on the... Read more continue reading

Sally Loane will be the new CEO of the Financial Services Council

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Sally Loane has been appointed CEO of the Financial Services Council effective 8 December. She replaces John Brogden who will assume the role of CEO of the AICD in January... Read more continue reading

Industry fund racket will not reduce superannuation fees

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Proposals from industry superannuation funds to the Murray Inquiry to further protect themselves from competition are desperate, unworkable and protectionist, the Financial Services Council said yesterday. Andrew Bragg, FSC Director... Read more continue reading

Planners flock to CFP® certification program

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has experienced a surge in demand for the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification program on the back of the ongoing debate regarding education... Read more continue reading

FPEC announces winners of 2015 Financial Planning Academic Research Grants

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The Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC) has announced the two winners of the 2015 FPEC Academic Research Grants to academics at Deakin University and the University of Western Sydney (UWS).... Read more continue reading

Lonsdale looks to SPAA membership and specialisation

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IOOF dealer group, Lonsdale, has committed to the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) to expand its SMSF advice expertise via the SPAA SMSF Specialist Accreditation programs and specialised training... Read more continue reading

SMSFs ‘super ingredient’ in Australia’s high rating

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The Mercer World Pension Index strong tick of approval for Australia’s superannuation system reflects well on the self-managed superannuation sector, says Andrea Slattery, CEO/Managing Director of the SMSF Professionals’ Association... Read more continue reading

AFA supports enhanced register of financial advisers

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has supported last week’s announcement by the Government on the establishment of an enhanced register of financial advisers, saying that it is another step forward... Read more continue reading