Australia needs to build a strong financial services export industry

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Australia needs to significantly grow its financial services export industry over the next decade to ensure future employment and economic growth,  Greg Cooper, CEO of Schroder Investment Management Australia and... Read more continue reading

FPA announces Andrew Denton, Maggie Beer and more for 2014 Professionals Congress

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced broadcaster and television personality Andrew Denton as a keynote speaker for its 2014 Professionals Congress in Adelaide and renowned food personality... Read more continue reading

FPA supports national campaign to improve financial literacy

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the National Financial Literacy Strategy 2014-17, launched last Friday by ASIC. The FPA is committed to ensuring that consumers have access to... Read more continue reading

FSC-DST CEO Survey reveals technology plays major role in delivering innovation

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New research has revealed that technology is essential to driving innovation in the financial services sector to meet changing customer needs and improve customer service, according to the 2014 FSC-DST... Read more continue reading

AFA Excellence in Education finalists announced

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The state winners of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) 2014 Excellence in Education Award (the Award), supported by Asteron Life, were announced at the AFA July National Roadshow. Head... Read more continue reading

Financial services industry must move on from regulation − FSC-DST CEO Report

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The financial services industry must focus on innovation to drive productivity and economic growth, John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services Council said yesterday. Speaking at the launch of the... Read more continue reading

AFA Releases Six Principles of Professionalism

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has released its new Six Principles of Professionalism, which forms a critical part of the AFA’s revised Code of Conduct (the Code), which will... Read more continue reading

SPAA establishes best practice guidelines for SMSF borrowings

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has developed best practice guidelines for SMSF limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) – with the National Australia Bank (NAB) agreeing to adhere to... Read more continue reading

Registrations open for the new and improved ASX Sharemarket Game

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For more than 30 years, Australians beginning their share investing journey have chosen the ASX Sharemarket Game as a way to become familiar with the sharemarket, while more experienced investors... Read more continue reading

Fair Work superannuation process will cost $400 million

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The selection process by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) for default superannuation funds under Modern Awards will cost superannuation fund members a staggering $400 million if it is allowed to... Read more continue reading