ASIC’s plans for FoFA

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ASIC has released its plans for publishing regulatory guidance on the impact of the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms on financial advisers and other industry participants. The proposed commencement... Read more continue reading

FPA’s response to Government’s intra-fund advice rules

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While welcoming the release of long awaited clarifications on definitions of ‘intra-fund advice’ as part of the broader Future of Financial Advice (FOFA, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) will continue to... Read more continue reading

Securitor joins the Association of Financial Advisers

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Securitor, part of BT Financial Group, and home to almost 500 advisers across the country, has become the latest licensee to join the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA). AFA CEO... Read more continue reading

AFA Congratulates Minister Shorten on Expanded Portfolio

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) yesterday congratulated Minister Bill Shorten on his promotion to Cabinet. AFA CEO Richard Klipin said, “We congratulate Minister Shorten on his expanded portfolio and look... Read more continue reading

ASIC reaches eighth Westpoint settlement

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ASIC has reached a settlement of its Federal Court proceeding against Queensland-based financial services firm, Strategic Joint Partners Pty Ltd (SJP). The settlement concerns a claim for compensation on behalf... Read more continue reading

Pieces of the FoFA jigsaw still missing but SG increase welcome

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the passing this week of the Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) legislation through the House of Representatives which will lift the Superannuation Guarantee... Read more continue reading

ASIC warns consumers about hybrid securities and notes

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ASIC today urged consumers to ensure they understand the conditions and risks of hybrid securities and unsecured notes before committing their money. With considerable volatility in equity markets, many investors... Read more continue reading

ASIC Market Assessment Report of ASX

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ASX Group (ASX) welcomes the finding by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) that ASX has complied with its statutory obligations for the ninth consecutive year since the introduction of... Read more continue reading

Content sharing agreement brings world-class equity options research to Australia

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The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has entered into a content sharing agreement with the United States Options Industry Council (OIC), the premier body in the US created to educate investors... Read more continue reading

Australians engage with professionalism message, members receive a reputation dividend

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The FPA’s mission to not only raise professional standards but actively promote its intentions to the Australian public has received independent endorsement with new consumer research confirming the national advertising... Read more continue reading