Understanding FoFA: FPA pack encourages planners to discuss reforms with local MPs

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has released to members a comprehensive ‘FoFA Pack’ detailing the key issues raised by the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms. Recently sent to all... Read more continue reading

Actuaries call for wider debate on solutions for coping with future floods

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The devastating damage to property caused by the Queensland floods, has prompted the Institute of Actuaries of Australia to call for a national solution to manage future floods and natural... Read more continue reading

Financial Advice Community United in Support of Disabled Young Women

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$10,000 grant from the financial advice community makes ‘the ultimate difference’ to two disabled young women The Association of Financial Advisers Foundation (AFA Foundation) and Future2, the foundation of the... Read more continue reading

SPAA responds to exposure draft on art and collectables

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SPAA supports move to amend the sole purpose test in the SIS Act to allow self managed super funds to invest in art, collectables and personal use assets. The Self... Read more continue reading

The Tides of Change

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Advisers optimistic in the face of reform Financial advisers have the determination and ability to adapt and grow despite ongoing industry changes, according to research released yesterday by the Association... Read more continue reading

MCCA Welcomes New Board Members & Celebrates Significant Business Achievements

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At the 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the MCCA Group that was held late last year, Dr. Aladin Zayegh on behalf of the Chairman Dr. Akhtar Kalam welcomed Mr.... Read more continue reading

Independent research validates CFP® certification standard

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A research study into Australia’s financial planning industry comprehensively supports the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification standards of education, experience and ethics. Conducted by Dr June Smith through Victoria University, the... Read more continue reading

Financial Services Council welcomes Investment Manager Regime

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John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services Council, today welcomed the Federal Government’s changes to the income tax treatment of investment income of foreign funds. “The Investment Manager Regime was... Read more continue reading

AFA Foundation Launches Queensland Flood Appeal

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The Association of Financial Advisers’ charitable foundation – the AFA Foundation has launched an appeal for victims of the Queensland floods. AFA Foundation Chair, Brian Boggs said, “It is truly... Read more continue reading

FPA members offer free financial advice to Queenslanders affected by floods

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is showing its support for victims of the Queensland floods with the offer of free financial advice to affected residents. The FPA has... Read more continue reading