Australia's FPA members affirm professional pathway

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Historic vote marks comprehensive mandate for new direction FPA members have made an historic vote to usher in a new era of professionalism,overwhelmingly endorsing plans to adopt true professional status.... Read more continue reading

Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) pack for AFA members

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AFA launches a Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) pack for members. The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) have launched an information pack for members about FOFA reforms and their business.... Read more continue reading

SPAA says raise the caps or exclude non-concessional contributions

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If the annual $50,000 cap can’t be raised for everyone aged 50+, then exclude non-concessional contributions from the mooted $500,000 threshold super balance. The Self Managed Super Fund Professionals Association... Read more continue reading

The $82,000 question

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 Industry funds research which asserts that consumers would be $82,000 better off in retirement if they did not pay fees to financial advisers is simplistic; fails to take into account... Read more continue reading

Not all advice is created equal

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FPA welcomes recognition of value of professional advice The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes all moves that promote the value of financial planning advice, encouraging ISN members to make sure... Read more continue reading

AFA/Tower launch Female Excellence in Advice Award to tackle the gender gap

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), TOWER Australia and the Macquarie Graduate School of Management have joined forces to launch the AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award). The... Read more continue reading

AFA appoints Alexandra Russell as new Marketing and Strategy Manager

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandra Russell as Marketing and Strategy Manager. This new role will focus on strengthening the brand,... Read more continue reading

The prohibitive cost of opt-in

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The cost of opt-in, estimated by Treasury and revealed in Senate Estimate hearings late last month, will effectively add around $100,000 to the running costs of an ‘average’ advisory practice.... Read more continue reading

FPA expects resounding endorsement of new strategic direction

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National roadshow garnering planner support The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is confident that its members will vote resoundingly in favour of adopting a new strategic plan to make it a... Read more continue reading

Productivity Commission report on disability care and support: Actuaries say sustainability is the key to success

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia has today welcomed the Productivity Commission draft report Disability Care and Support as an important and comprehensive contribution to policy development on the provision... Read more continue reading