FAAA welcomes draft legislation on Quality of Advice Review

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“The FAAA welcomes the release of the draft legislation on the first tranche of recommendations from the Quality of Advice Review.  “We have been strong advocates for sensible measures from... Read more continue reading

FAAA hires head of university and student programs to boost financial planning ranks

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has appointed Louise Trevaskis to the newly created role of head of university and student programs as part of its strategy to bring more... Read more continue reading

ASIC levy reduced by $400 per adviser from previous estimate 

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“ASIC has released the final figures that will apply for the ASIC funding levy for the 2022/23 financial year, in two legislative instruments[1]. “Based on the information in the legislative... Read more continue reading

Female adviser mentoring program with over 130 mentees concludes after resounding success

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The ‘Women in Financial Planning Mentoring Program’ has been deemed an outstanding success by the mentors and mentees who participated in the initiative, according to the Financial Advice Association Australia... Read more continue reading

ASA and AIA enter into amalgamation discussions

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The Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA) and the Australian Investors’ Association (AIA) have initiated discussions, with the aim to amalgamate the leading investor Associations by 2024. Both boards have signed an... Read more continue reading

RIAA welcomes Australia’s Sustainable Finance Strategy, paving the way for responsible investment through investment labels

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The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) strongly welcomes the Treasurer’s Sustainable Finance Strategy as a pivotal milestone, highlighting the significant role of investment labels in the responsible investment industry. The... Read more continue reading

Super specialists to level up at annual National Conference

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With all the conversations taking place around proposed changes to tax structures and the advancements in practice strategies, the SMSF sector is energised. It’s this bristling vibrancy that the SMSF... Read more continue reading

Theme and speakers announced for ANZIIF General Insurance Breakfast 

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce the panellists and theme for the 35th ANZIIF General Insurance Breakfast on 6 December at... Read more continue reading

FAAA names Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award winner for semester two

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has named Andrew Dickinson of Strategic Wealth as the winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award for semester two of 2023. Named in honour... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF Making a Difference Award recognises Ben Marsh’s contributions during 2023 natural disasters

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce the winner of the ANZIIF Making a Difference Awards in the Claims category, Ben Marsh... Read more continue reading