FPA places submission to Treasury on financial adviser education standard

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In its submission to Treasury on the proposal paper in relation to financial adviser education standards, the FPA has reiterated its view that the competence obtained through experience should be... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes Quality of Advice Review’s principles-based approach to regulating advice

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The Quality of Advice Review’s proposals to move to a more principles-based approach to regulating the provision of financial advice is a welcome shift, the FPA says in its submission... Read more continue reading

The Future2 Foundation appoints Co General Managers, enters new phase

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The Future2 Foundation has appointed Ms Lucy Timms and Ms Madeleine Catlin as co general managers, working with the Board to lead the foundation into the next chapter of its... Read more continue reading

Members benefit from boost to technical resources

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The SMSF Association has significantly boosted its Resource Library content for its Fellow, Specialist and Associate members. Recordings of the 2020 and 2021 National Conference sessions, as well as presentations and... Read more continue reading

FPA Professionals Congress: an opportunity to “Reunite, Reset”

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA)’s Professionals Congress in Sydney on 23 and 24 November will allow members to reconnect with their peers at the first in-person congress in... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute names Chris Dolman Actuary of the Year 2022

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The Actuaries Institute has named Chris Dolman 2022 Actuary of the Year. Chris is considered by his peers as the leading actuary in data ethics, sharing his knowledge widely through... Read more continue reading

Proposed compensation scheme enhances consumer protection

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The Federal Government’s compensation scheme of last resort (CSLR) provides an important, new layer of consumer protection, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. “The Association has consistently supported measures seeking... Read more continue reading

AFA and Zurich Adviser of the Year Award 2022 – finalists announced

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 The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Zurich have announced the finalists in the 2022 Adviser of the Year Award, with the winner to be announced at the AFA Thrive... Read more continue reading

AFA and TAL Female Excellence in Advice Award 2022 – finalists announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL have announced the finalists in the 2022 Female Excellence in Advice (FEIA) Award, with the winner to be announced at the AFA... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes CSLR but cautions on scope

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the tabling in Federal Parliament of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort Levy Bill 2022 (CSLR). FPA CEO Sarah... Read more continue reading