Far-reaching changes in the spotlight at SMSF National Conference

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The SMSF Association has formally launched its 2022 National Conference to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from February 16-18. The Association’s first physical conference since the highly successfully... Read more continue reading

2021 Aon Scholarship winner announced 

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Aon and The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is delighted to announce the 2021 Aon Scholarship has been awarded to Adi Mehta. Adi is a... Read more continue reading

White Paper on modernising financial advice hits the right note

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Financial Services Council’s White Paper on Financial Advice, saying it aligns with its goals of modernising financial advice and enhancing the professionalisation of the advice sector.... Read more continue reading

Actuaries develop checklist for appointment of financial services Directors to ensure Boards do better

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Two actuaries have developed a skill and capability checklist to help Australian bank and insurance companies appoint Directors with the right qualifications to prevent misconduct uncovered by the Hayne Royal... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes FSC White Paper

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the release of the Financial Services Council (FSC) White Paper (the White Paper), which follows the FSC Green Paper released earlier this year.... Read more continue reading

FSC blueprint a positive step in the right direction

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The Advisers Association (TAA) believes the Financial Services Council (FSC) blueprint for a simplified regulatory framework is a positive step in the right direction, and has the potential to deliver better... Read more continue reading

Twenty finalists revealed in the 2021 FPA Awards 

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has revealed the shortlist for the six categories of the 2021 FPA Awards. Now in its ninth year, the FPA Awards recognises exceptional financial planners, paraplanners, university students and FPA... Read more continue reading

Complaints about four major banks fall: AFCA 

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Consumer complaints about the four major banks fell seven per cent in 2020-21, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) says in new analysis of the 70,510 complaints it received overall... Read more continue reading

Pro Bono Financial Advice Network appoints new Chair, Deputy

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The Pro Bono Financial Advice Network (PFAN) is pleased to announce the appointment of existing Board members, Nicola Beswick as Chair, and Natalie Kleibert as Deputy Chair. Ms Beswick and Ms Kleibert... Read more continue reading

Saving money trumps taking a holiday: COVID gives Australians a financial health check  

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Australians are making some healthy financial choices as they endure a challenging second year of the COVID pandemic, with more Australians prioritising hitting a savings goal over taking a holiday... Read more continue reading