FPA welcomes Federal Budget – Looks forward to further reforms in May 2023

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes tonight’s federal budget, in particular measures to improve access to housing. FPA CEO Sarah Abood said: “Home ownership is one of the... Read more continue reading

The SMSF Association’s 2022-23 Budget summary: Delivering certainty

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The Federal Budget, the second for 2022 and the first by the Albanese Labour Government, has delivered certainty for the SMSF sector. Key Points Three-year SMSF audits policy cancelled In... Read more continue reading

FPA announces finalists of the 2022 FPA Awards

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced the finalists of the 2022 FPA Awards, which spans across four professional categories. Now in its 10th year, the FPA Awards... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute celebrates 125 years, focus remains on assessing future trends

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The Actuaries Institute this month celebrates 125 years of guiding government, business and the wider community through insight, independent advice, and rigorous data analysis. From a small group of like-minded... Read more continue reading

FPA seeks broader scope for CSLR and extension of ASIC levy freeze for another year in Pre-Budget Submission

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has called on the Federal Government to broaden its proposed Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) as well as extend the freeze on... Read more continue reading

FPA joins with global network to mark World Financial Planning Day

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 The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) will join the Financial Planning Standard Board (FPSB) and its global network of financial planning professional bodies to host the sixth annual World Financial... Read more continue reading

Katrina Bacon joins the Fund Executives Association Limited as CEO

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Katrina Bacon is joining the Fund Executives Association Limited (FEAL) as its new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 January 2023. Katrina replaces Joanna Davison, who leaves FEAL after... Read more continue reading

Australians who engage a financial planner have a better quality of life: FPA launches inaugural Value of Advice index

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Australians with an active relationship with a financial planner are not only financially better off than unadvised Australians – they also have a better quality of life, according to new... Read more continue reading

Financial Planning Week to take place from 3-9 October 2022 – FPA to launch new research into the value of advice

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The 22nd Financial Planning Week will take place in Australia from 3 – 9 October 2022, and the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has commissioned research to highlight the difference... Read more continue reading

Affordable financial advice could again become a reality

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The changes that are likely to occur as a result of the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) and other changes occurring across the industry will ultimately make advice more affordable... Read more continue reading