Australia’s life insurers welcome passage of first phase of financial advice reforms 

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The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) welcomes the passage of the first tranche of the Federal Government’s Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms.  The Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial... Read more continue reading

FAAA statement on DBFO Bill

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“We welcome the government’s decision to further amend S99FA of the SIS Act as part of its Tranche 1 DBFO Bill. “The FAAA, along with many other organisations, has been... Read more continue reading

FAAA Awards open for nominations

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Nominations are now open for the 2024 FAAA Awards, and members are encouraged to apply for an award themselves or to nominate fellow members who they believe deliver the highest standards... Read more continue reading

Investment Trends research to come under the microscope at Technical Summit

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Delegates to the SMSF Association 2024 Technical Summit, being held on 24-25 July at Sydney’s Hyatt Regency, will get a rare insight into the Vanguard/Investment Trends 2024 SMSF Report that explores how... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announce Inspiring Leadership and Emerging Talent Winners

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Allianz Donna Walker Awards. The awards recognise individuals who have... Read more continue reading

FAAA makes key recommendations to reduce the impact of financial abuse  

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The financial advice profession lacks consistent protocols for handling suspected financial abuse, and there are significant barriers to effective collaboration due to privacy laws and insufficient whistleblower protections, according to... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announce Outstanding Contribution Awards

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 The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is thrilled to announce the recipients of this years’ Honorary Life Membership Award, ANZIIF Service Awards and E.E Vines... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF’s RISC and Reinsurance Rendezvous Events Return for 2024

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute for Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is delighted to present two Reinsurance Events in 2024 – Reinsurance International Study Course (RISC), and Reinsurance Rendezvous Conference.... Read more continue reading

Elevating expertise with specialist workshops at the SMSF Association Technical Summit

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The SMSF Association 2024 Technical Summit, a premier technical event on the SMSF calendar, will focus on enhancing and improving the expertise of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality retirement solutions... Read more continue reading

Changes to GST rebates push up the cost of advice  

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The SMSF Association is calling on the Government to amend the legislation governing the GST treatment of adviser fees to avoid increased costs being passed on to consumers. Commenting on... Read more continue reading