SPAA welcomes government report into organised investment fraud

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has welcomed the report into “Serious and Organised Investment Fraud in Australia”, saying it’s a timely reminder of the risks investors face from... Read more continue reading

SPAA wants ATO to clarify super income streams

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The Australian Tax Office needs to clarify the tax issues on when a superannuation income stream starts and ends, says the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA).  Graeme Colley, SPAA... Read more continue reading

Financial Planning Week 2012

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is proud to celebrate its 12th consecutive Financial Planning Week (FP Week). FP Week is an annual initiative of the FPA and, this year, will... Read more continue reading

CFP® certification opens doors to more opportunities

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Enrolment for the second intake of 2012 in the Certified Financial Planner® Certification Program closes on July 13, 2012. World-renowned, the CFP designation is shared by 5,500 Australian professional financial... Read more continue reading

CPD points offered for FSC annual conference delegates

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With only four weeks till the FSC Annual Conference 2012 – Mission kicks off, we are pleased to advise that through a number of our association partners, that as a... Read more continue reading

FPA Board extends chairman’s term

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FPA chairman Mathew Rowe has agreed to extend his term until November, 2014. Announcing his decision Mr Rowe cited the “job left to do” in raising the professional bar on... Read more continue reading

AFA Genxt Mentoring Program – Unlocking the Secrets of Success

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has launched its 2012 GenXt Mentoring Program (the Mentoring Program) with a series of ‘speed dating’ events held across the country late last month.... Read more continue reading

FPA calls on ASIC for further clarity on national standards

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has responded to the ASIC announcement last week on the next phase in its proposal to implement a national exam for financial planners. The FPA is calling... Read more continue reading

Professional financial planners address change ahead of End of Financial Year

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With end of financial year fast approaching, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) invited members to share their top tips for financial planners during this busy period. Mark Rantall, CEO of... Read more continue reading

AFA begins search for its next rising star

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) today opened nominations for its 2012 AFA Rising Star of the Year Award (the Award), proudly sponsored by OnePath. Now in its eighth year,... Read more continue reading