FPA welcomes regulatory support of its ten point plan

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed ASIC’s backing of its 10-point plan, saying it hopes that government policy will follow suit and reflect support. Mark Rantall, FPA... Read more continue reading

Launch of 2014 AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and leading life insurer TAL have jointly launched and opened nominations for the 2014 Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award) at the AFA... Read more continue reading

SuperStream decision right for consumers and the industry

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The Financial Services Council yesterday welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Finance to grant superannuation funds more flexibility in complying with the new SuperStream arrangements. John Brogden, CEO of... Read more continue reading

SPAA makes two key appointments to executive team

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has made two key appointments to its executive team. Richard Hockney has been appointed General Manager, Corporate Development, and Joshua Geers is the... Read more continue reading

Early access arrangements for superannuation essential for those who need it

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The Financial Service Council said yesterday that an early access regime for super will be needed if the preservation age is to be lifted. This recognises that some Australians will... Read more continue reading

Launch of AMSI Intern – ACFS Financial Services Internship Program

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The Australian Centre for Financial Studies (ACFS) has partnered with the Australian Mathematical and Science Institute (AMSI) with ‘AMSI Intern Program’ to launch an innovative PhD intern program aimed at... Read more continue reading

Future of Financial Advice: FPA releases FoFA White Paper

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) says a relevant and professional future for financial advice in Australia must uphold and adhere to the fundamental principle of preserving the best... Read more continue reading

ASIC reviews MySuper product dashboards

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ASIC has issued further guidance to superannuation trustees about their obligation to produce a product dashboard for MySuper products, following a review of existing MySuper product dashboards. ASIC reviewed a... Read more continue reading

FoFA run out tide exposes naked truth of product sales dressed as advice

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) says the gravitational pull of consumer demand cannot be ignored and will strip bare the stark difference between product sales and appropriate, consumer-centric... Read more continue reading

CFA Charterholders well placed to meet financial advisers’ best interest duty

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CFA program evolves to meet legislative requirements for financial professionals A strong foundation in ethical principles, together with thorough education and training across the investment space, means CFA charterholders are... Read more continue reading