Over 16,850 pass the Financial Adviser Exam

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FASEA has released exam results from the 14th Financial Advisers Exam held in September 2021. Result highlights include: Over 16,850 advisers have passed the adviser exams held to date. Of those... Read more continue reading

AFCA appoints seven Senior Ombudsmen

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has created the new role of Senior Ombudsman, and announced seven appointments, as it progresses projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its dispute... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes Better Advice Bill but still harbours concerns

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the passing yesterday of the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response—Better Advice) Bill 2021 (the Bill), which provides greater certainty for advisers,... Read more continue reading

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