Australians eager for financial advice

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Results from Financial Planning Week reveal key financial concerns Results from the 13th annual Financial Planning Week indicate that the need for access to quality financial advice is stronger than ever,... Read more continue reading

SPAA looks forward to working with Coalition to improve retirement security

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australian (SPAA) is looking forward to working closely with the Coalition Government and is heartened by its pre-election promise of “no unexpected detrimental changes to... Read more continue reading

Hedge funds no systemic risk to financial system: ASIC

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Australian hedge funds do not currently pose a systemic risk to the Australian financial system, an ASIC report released today has found. Key points: Hedge funds ASIC identified manage only... Read more continue reading

FPA congratulates the Coalition on election win

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) responded yesterday to the election of the Coalition into Government. Mark Rantall, CEO of the FPA said: “The FPA congratulates the Coalition on their victory in... Read more continue reading

AFA Welcomes New Government

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) today congratulated incoming Prime Minister, Tony Abbott and the Federal Coalition on their success at the polls. “The AFA has a mandate to work... Read more continue reading

FPA to host international leaders of the profession

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International leaders will address attendees at the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) inaugural Professionals Congress (17-18 October) this year. Mark Rantall, CEO of the FPA, will be joined by a distinguished... Read more continue reading

Gatekeepers’ role vital to health of SMSF sector

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australian (SPAA) yesterday welcomed ASIC’s acknowledgement of the importance of professional service providers to the SMSF industry. Jordan George, SPAA Senior Manager Technical and Policy,... Read more continue reading

MySuper bites into employee benefits

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Employers may be forced to reduce the benefits they provide for their employees as a result of Stronger Super legislation, as certain super funds change their structure to comply with... Read more continue reading

ASIC accepts enforceable undertaking from Wealthsure Pty Ltd, Wealthsure Financial Services Pty Ltd and their former CEO

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ASIC has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from Wealthsure Pty Ltd (Wealthsure), Wealthsure Financial Services Pty Ltd (Wealthsure FS) and the former CEO of both companies, Mr Darren Pawski. Wealthsure... Read more continue reading

Industry regulators get behind Financial Planning Week

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Industry regulators ASIC and FOS have provided their support for the 13th annual Financial Planning Week running nationwide from 26th August to 1st September this year. The Financial Planning Association initiative is designed... Read more continue reading