Cbus advice referral program a window to Australia’s bright professional future

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A landmark referral arrangement struck between the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and the Construction and Building Industry Superannuation Fund (Cbus) will open new pathways to connect more Australians... Read more continue reading

Inquiries put retirement income products up for debate

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 The Financial System Inquiry and Government Pension Review have the potential to open up the availability of “relevant and appropriate” retirement income products, Jordan George, Senior Manager, Technical & Policy, of... Read more continue reading

Enhanced financial planners register seen favourably by SPAA

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SPAA is encouraged by the Government’s move to improve professional standards in the financial planning and retirement sectors, says the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) CEO Andrea Slattery. She... Read more continue reading

Consumers and AFA Members to benefit from Adviser Registration

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The establishment of a central register of financial advisers, which was included in the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) amendments deal announced last week by the Coalition, with the support... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes CBA response

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes the announcement from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) about measures to improve adviser education and training, increase transparency in adviser quality and support... Read more continue reading

Public register of advisers will enhance consumer protection

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement that the Government will establish an enhanced public register of financial planners. Mark Rantall, CEO of the FPA, said: “The Government’s commitment... Read more continue reading

New register of financial advisers will increase transparency for consumers

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The Financial Services Council said yesterday that the establishment of an enhanced public register of financial advisers will increase transparency for consumers. John Brogden, CEO of the FSC said: “The... Read more continue reading

FSC Response to Financial System Inquiry Interim Report

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The Financial Services Council yesterday welcomed the interim report of the Financial System inquiry. Superannuation The FSC agrees with Murray’s commentary that policy settings in superannuation lack stability. John Brogden,... Read more continue reading

AFA and Affinia make a stand on professional membership

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and national dealer group Affinia Financial Advisers have joined forces to strengthen practitioner professional development. AFA CEO Brad Fox said Affinia is one of... Read more continue reading

Financial Advice more accessible and affordable with FoFA reforms

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The Financial Services Council commends the Senate for supporting the amendments to the Future of Financial Advice laws yesterday. “With the critical support of cross bench Senators, the Government’s amendments... Read more continue reading