Legacy pensions and rules for non-residents head Budget submission

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The SMSF Association is urging the Federal Government to address two critical issues – legacy pensions and extending the temporary absence rule for non-residents – in its 2022-23 Federal Budget.... Read more continue reading

FPA and AFA agree to explore merger proposal

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) have agreed in principle to explore a merger between the two associations, with a goal of... Read more continue reading

Quality of Advice Proposal Paper offers pathway for advice industry

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The Quality of Advice Review Proposal Paper offers a pathway for the advice industry to be able to focus on consumer outcomes and not be burdened with excessive regulation, says... Read more continue reading

The Joint Associations Working Group welcomes the Quality of Advice Review Proposal Paper

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The Joint Associations Working Group (JAWG) welcomes the publication today of the Quality of Advice Review (QOAR) Proposal Paper. The Quality of Advice Review is critically important given its focus... Read more continue reading

FPA launch new series of event and activities for CFP professionals

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is launching a brand-new series of events and activities for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) professionals – CFP® Professional Connect. The event series is exclusive to... Read more continue reading

Which problem are we trying to solve? 

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The Advisers Association (TAA) says there are two problems currently facing the financial advice industry – the short-term exodus of advisers and recognising advice as a profession. TAA CEO, Neil... Read more continue reading

FPA calls for urgent and immediate continuation of ASIC industry levy freeze and a fairer approach to costs for planners

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is seeking an urgent extension of the ASIC industry levy freeze beyond the end of last financial year, so financial planners can have... Read more continue reading

e-learning modules designed for SMSF specialists now available

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The 2022-23 edition of the SMSF Association’s SMSF e-learning modules, incorporating the latest legislative changes, tax thresholds and industry developments, is now available for professionals. SMSF Association Deputy CEO and Director... Read more continue reading

ASIC’s Dixon Advisory complaints call demonstrates urgent need for broad-based CSLR, says FPA

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) recent call for former Dixon Advisory clients to register any complaints with AFCA demonstrates yet again the need for establishing a broad-based Compensation... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases research about investment behaviour

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ASIC has released Report 735 Retail investor research (REP 735) capturing retail investor motivations, attitudes and behaviours in the period following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research surveyed 1,053 Australian... Read more continue reading