ASIC consults on conflicted remuneration provisions

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As part of ASIC’s commitment to consulting on the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms, ASIC has released proposed guidance on the conflicted remuneration ban. Consultation Paper 189 Future of... Read more continue reading

FPA announces 2013 Professionals Congress

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has announced that its signature National Conference will return in 2013 in the form of the inaugural FPA Professionals Congress. The Congress will be held at... Read more continue reading

AFA announces finalists in AFA Adviser of the Year Awards

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has named the finalists of the association’s prestigious 2012 AFA Adviser of the Year Award (the Award).  And, in a year that sees the... Read more continue reading

SMSFs should stay in ATO’s jurisdiction, says SPAA

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is the right regulatory body to oversee the self managed super fund sector, says SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) CEO Andrea Slattery.   Mrs Slattery... Read more continue reading

APRA releases consultation package on revised reporting requirements for superannuation

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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released for consultation a discussion paper outlining its proposed revised reporting requirements for APRA-regulated superannuation funds. The consultation package includes 31 draft reporting... Read more continue reading

AFA – Community key in tough times

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s National Roadshow (the Roadshow) which recently visited Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart was a sell-out success, attracting a record 1,580 delegates and... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases guidance on hedge fund disclosure

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ASIC has finalised guidance on new disclosure benchmarks and principles for hedge funds to improve investor awareness of the risks associated with these products. ASIC’s guide, Regulatory Guide 240 Hedge... Read more continue reading

Education workshops mark financial planning history

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has announced that it will be conducting a series of exclusive educational workshops across Australia as part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations. The workshops, targeted at... Read more continue reading

Joyce Phillips appointed to FSC Board

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 Joyce Phillips, CEO, Global Wealth & Private, ANZ, was appointed a director of the Financial Services Council (FSC) at their board meeting on 23 August 2012. Ms Phillip’s election means... Read more continue reading

Financial Planners submit to Best Practice

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has today opened submissions to the prestigious Best Practice Awards and the FPA Honorary Awards 2012. The FPA Best Practice Awards recognise professional financial planners... Read more continue reading