CFA Institute Level II success rate jumps above historic average

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The pass rate for the second level of the CFA Institute exam jumped in May 2023 above its historic average, marking a sharp turnaround from the below-average rates experienced during... Read more continue reading

Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones responds to questions from advisers at joint associations event series

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Advisers heard directly from the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones, and had the opportunity to ask questions of the minister, at a series of open industry... Read more continue reading

Finalists unveiled for 19th ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards

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ANZIIF is delighted to announce the finalists for the 19th Australian Insurance Industry Awards. Commenting on the upcoming event, ANZIIF CEO Prue Willsford said, “This year, we are celebrating how our... Read more continue reading

The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia disapprove of Treasury’s proposed NALE rules for superannuation funds

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The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia do not believe that a factor-based approach which leads to an effective tax rate of 90% is the correct way to deal with a... Read more continue reading

FAAA appoints new marketing and communications manager

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has appointed Ben Rutherford to lead its marketing and communications team. Mr Rutherford has over 19 years of marketing experience in the entertainment, media,... Read more continue reading

FAAA Congress theme is financial planning profession ‘growing together’ as one

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress in Adelaide from 20 to 22 November will be its first as a unified professional body. Under the theme, ‘Grow together’, the congress will... Read more continue reading

Levy to head all-star cast to dissect Government’s response to QAR

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The SMSF Association has scored a major coup in having Michelle Levy, Allens Partner and lead author of the Quality of Advice Review (QAR), discuss the Federal Government’s response to... Read more continue reading

Australian life insurers respond to consumer and community needs with launch of new Life Code

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A new Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code) starting on 1 July 2023 will deliver higher standards and stronger consumer protections across the life insurance industry. The Council of... Read more continue reading

FAAA extremely concerned by drastic and unfair increase in estimated ASIC levy

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Late on Wednesday 28 June 2023, ASIC released its estimate of the levies that will apply for the 2022/23 financial year. This comes after the Minister, Stephen Jones, confirmed that... Read more continue reading

Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort: FAAA 

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) notes the passage of The Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort) Bill 2023 and associated bills (CSLR) through both houses,... Read more continue reading