Will FoFA sound the death knell for independent advice?

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The uncertainty created by the draft Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms will continue to shake out the market as businesses jockey for market position, according to the Association of... Read more continue reading

Sentencing decision in the Westpoint CFO criminal case

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ASIC notes the sentencing decision of former Westpoint chief financial officer Graeme Rundle in the Parramatta District Court on Friday 9 September 2011. Mr Rundle was found guilty of two... Read more continue reading

The FPA unveils national advertising campaign

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has unveiled its national television, print and online advertising campaign which reinforces the importance of choosing a financial planner who is a member of the FPA.... Read more continue reading

ASX Options Ready education program launched

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The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has launched ASX Options Ready, an education program specifically designed for funds managers interested in trading equity options listed on the ASX. ASX became the... Read more continue reading

ASIC: best practice guidance for advertising financial products & services

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ASIC has released a consultation paper and draft regulatory guide containing best practice guidance for the advertising of financial products and financial advice. The work seeks to promote confident and informed... Read more continue reading

ASX and Clearstream to develop collateral management service for Australia

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ASX Group (ASX) has signed a letter of intent with Clearstream, part of the Deutsche Borse Group, to develop a new collateral management service for the Australian market. ASX will... Read more continue reading

AFA leads the way for women in advice

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Over 200 financial advisers and industry professionals across Australia attended the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Women in Leadership Masterclasses at the AFA National Roadshow. The Masterclasses, were led by... Read more continue reading

SPAA announces new board appointment

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The Self-Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has today announced the appointment of Robin Bowerman to the SPAA Board. SPAA Chairman Sharyn Long said the appointment will complement... Read more continue reading

The AFA has appointed Phil Anderson to the new role of COO

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has appointed Phil Anderson to the new role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr Anderson, who took up his post yesterday, has a 16... Read more continue reading

Former AFA President elected to APFINSA Board

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Former Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) President Dr James Taggart, OAM has been elected to the Board of the Asia Pacific Financial Services Association (APFinSA) representing Australia. Dr Taggart said... Read more continue reading