ASIC continues crackdown on hybrids

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Following recent ASIC action, we have seen an improvement in the disclosure of the risks of hybrids. But there is still work to be done to make sure these complex... Read more continue reading

Australians urged to seek financial advice during Financial Planning Week

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“We want all Australians to experience the life-changing benefits that financial advice from a trusted professional can bring.” These are the words of Mark Rantall, CEO of the Financial Planning... Read more continue reading

Last call for planners to submit for Best Practice Awards

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) will close entries for its Best Practice Awards and the FPA Honorary Awards on 21 August. The Best Practice Awards recognise some of Australia’s top... Read more continue reading

Former analyst convicted of insider trading

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A former analyst with finance firm Lincoln Crowne & Company (LCC) has been convicted for insider trading. Jonathan Jin Yi Ang, 25, of St Leonards, NSW, had pleaded guilty to... Read more continue reading

Smartphone app to allow trans-Tasman business searches on the go

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Australians and New Zealanders will be able to quickly and easily find details on almost five million registered organisations names using their smartphone with the release of the NZAUConnect app.... Read more continue reading

FPA calls for volunteers for “Ask an expert”

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As part of Financial Planning Week which will run from 26 August – 1 September, the FPA are relaunching our popular consumer service ‘Ask an Expert’. ‘Ask an Expert’ is an online... Read more continue reading

Financial Planning Association hosts 13th Financial Planning Week

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is set to hold the 13th annual Financial Planning Week from 26 August – 1 September. This week-long consumer initiative is designed to encourage, educate... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia urges action on employee rehabilitation and return to work programs

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Insurer stresses need for early intervention to improve employee wellbeing and company bottom lines Australian businesses are risking productivity levels by failing to implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs aimed at getting... Read more continue reading

Election is an opportunity to secure financial security for all Australians

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FPA calls on political parties to avoid election sloganeering and elevate genuine nation building from the ground up. With the September 7 federal election in full swing, the Financial Planning... Read more continue reading

FSC says governments should be consolidating superannuation not taking it

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Financial Services Council CEO, John Brogden said today the government’s announcement today to increase the threshold for inactive superannuation accounts from $2,000 to $4,000 then to $6,000 is unfair. “We... Read more continue reading