FPA and Cbus sign landmark pilot referral scheme

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has struck a landmark agreement to promote a stronger relationship with Australia’s industry superannuation sector via a pilot professional referral service with the... Read more continue reading

Hugh Crawford wins AFA Michael Murphy Award

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Respected former business owner and financial adviser, Hugh Crawford, has been awarded the 2013 Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s Michael Murphy Award (the Award). The Award is a ‘Best and... Read more continue reading

Anne Graham wins AFA excellence in education award

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Anne Graham from McPhail HLG Financial Planning in Victoria is the winner of the 2013 Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Excellence in Education Award (the Award). The Award, now in... Read more continue reading

Ravi Agarwal shines as 2013 Rising Star

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and ANZ Global Wealth have announced Ravi Agarwal of MEDIQ Financial Services as the AFA’s 2013 Rising Star. The AFA Rising Star of the... Read more continue reading

FPA 2012/13 Financial Results

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has  reported a surplus of $1,413,047 for the 2012/13 financial year. Net assets increased to $7,339,794. Liquid assets stood at $15,020,341. The 2012/13... Read more continue reading

CFP certification bodies gather in Sydney to develop strategy to lead the financial planning profession

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Financial Planning Association of Australia to host professional bodies from 24 territories representing 150,000 CFP professionals Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB), owner of the international CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification... Read more continue reading

Senator Sinodinos to address AFA National Conference

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Assistant Treasurer, Senator the Hon. Arthur Sinodinos has been confirmed as a plenary speaker at this month’s Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) National Conference (the Conference) on the Gold Coast.... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases further guidance on hedge fund disclosure

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ASIC has today refined the definition of a hedge fund to ensure our disclosure requirements are appropriately targeted at those funds that pose more complex risks to investors. Following extensive... Read more continue reading

Sonray director pleads guilty to seven charges after $46 million collapse

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Mr Russell Andrew Johnson, the sole director of Sonray Capital Markets Pty Ltd (Sonray), yesterday pleaded guilty in the Supreme Court of Victoria to seven criminal charges brought by ASIC.... Read more continue reading

AFA/TAL Female Excellence in Advice Award Finalists Announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL have today announced the finalists in the 2013 AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award). The Award, which is offered annually,... Read more continue reading