SPAA overwhelmed by early conference registrations

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) is poised to hold the largest and most successful national conference in its 10-year history.  SPAA Technical Director Peter Burgess, who is overseeing... Read more continue reading

September quarter superannuation statistics

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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) today released its September 2012 Quarterly Superannuation Performance publication. Total estimated assets, which include the assets of self-managed superannuation funds and the balance of... Read more continue reading

MySuper: Default super selection a step too far

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The Corporate Super Specialist Alliance (CSSA) has made a submission to the Standing Committee on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, objecting to the selection of default super funds being incorporated... Read more continue reading

FPA recognises Australia’s top financial planners

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has recognised the top tier of financial planners in Australia by announcing the national winners of the 2012 Best Practice Awards in Melbourne. These awards... Read more continue reading

National financial planning curriculum launched

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The Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC) has launched its approved national Accreditation and Curriculum Framework for financial planning degrees, establishing an agreed foundation for qualifications that encompasses and exceeds the regulatory... Read more continue reading

Research shows ‘double dividend’ benefit of professional advice

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Research released today highlights the valuable difference higher standards and an affiliation with a professional association can have on the career of financial planners. The Investment Trends research shows that... Read more continue reading

AFA CEO Richard Klipin Resigns

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced that its long-serving CEO, Richard Klipin, has accepted a senior role with ANZ Wealth and will be leaving the AFA in February 2013.... Read more continue reading

AFA launches Pathways to Excellence white paper

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has launched the white paper Pathways to Excellence, cutting-edge research conducted on behalf of the AFA by the Beddoes Institute with the support of... Read more continue reading

Guide to investing in unlisted property schemes

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ASIC has released an updated investor guide to improve awareness of the risks associated when investing in unlisted property schemes. ‘Investing in unlisted property schemes’ is an update of ASIC’s previous... Read more continue reading

ASIC updates guidance on financial requirements for AFS licensees

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ASIC has released guidance, clarifying the financial requirements with which Australian financial services (AFS) licensees must comply as part of their licensee obligations. Regulatory Guide 166 Licensing: Financial requirements (RG 166)... Read more continue reading