FPA welcomes Federal Government public register of advisers

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“Access to key information about planners will improve trust in financial planning” The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes last week’s announcement that the Government will establish an enhanced, industry-wide public register... Read more continue reading

FSC strongly supports enhanced public register of financial advisers

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The Financial Services Council strongly supports the Register of Financial Advisers announced last week by the Government. The register has significantly expanded the initial proposal to include details on financial advisers and their... Read more continue reading

Adviser register should assist consumers: SPAA

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) supports the Federal Government’s decision to introduce a register of financial advisers as it should provide practical assistance to consumers wanting financial advice they... Read more continue reading

International Investment Fund Associations assemble in Canberra to discuss global issues

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At the 28th Annual Conference of The International Investment Funds Association (IIFA), held here this week, delegates from more than 27 countries met to discuss the challenges of an aging... Read more continue reading

Improving the small business environment: ASBC and ASIC meet with professional organisations in North Queensland

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Australian Small Business Commissioner (ASBC), Mark Brennan, and ASIC Regional Commissioner – Queensland, Brett Bassett, recognise the important role regional businesses play in the Australian economy. Earlier this week, Mark... Read more continue reading

John Trowbridge to chair FSC-AFA life insurance working group

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Former APRA Member, Mr John Trowbridge, has been appointed independent chairman of the Life Insurance and Advice Working Group established by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and the Financial... Read more continue reading

Exit Planning Institute Awards names Craig West 2014 Exit Planner of the Year

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Succession Plus CEO Craig West was honoured as the recipient of the Peter Christman Exit Planner of the Year award by the Exit Planning Institute (EPI), at the organisation’s 2014... Read more continue reading

AFA Adviser of the Year and AFA Practice of the Year announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Zurich have named the winners of Australia’s most prestigious advice accolades, the 2014 AFA Adviser of the Year Award and the new AFA... Read more continue reading

SMSF trustees to take centre stage at SPAA’s 2015 National Conference

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Understanding the self-managed super fund lifecycle and knowing how to use that knowledge to benefit clients is the theme of the 2015 SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) National Conference... Read more continue reading

FPA announces new Chair for Conduct Review Commission

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) yesterday announced the appointment of Dr June Smith as Chair of its Conduct Review Commission (CRC). In this role, Dr Smith is responsible for... Read more continue reading