FASEA releases draft amendments to the Education Legislative Instrument

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During the course of 2020 FASEA has announced the approval of a number of current degrees and bridging courses and the recognition of prior learning of advisers through the approval... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute names Jennifer Lang Actuary of the Year 2020

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The Actuaries Institute has named Jennifer Lang 2020 Actuary of the Year. Ms Lang’s role this year, in leading the Actuaries Institute’s COVID-19 response, has been recognised as a major... Read more continue reading

Submissions open for the 2020 Bright Light Award – prizes valued up to $6,500

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and TurksLegal are pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2020 Bright Light Award. The Bright Light... Read more continue reading

CFA Institute publishes consultation paper on ESG disclosure standards   

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CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announced today the publication of a Consultation Paper seeking feedback on its proposed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosure Standards for Investment... Read more continue reading

Time has come for industry to assess reform consequences – especially mental health distress says UFAA

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Before any further industry reform with respect to LIF, FASEA, remuneration and professional standards is undertaken, it is imperative that the consequences of the past are put into context, quantified... Read more continue reading

AFA announces VISION Conference 14-15 October 2020

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is pleased to announce the AFA VISION Conference (the AFA Conference), which will run from 14-15 October, 2020. Keynote and panel sessions from the... Read more continue reading

Demand for LICs and LITs holds steady

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The Listed Investment Company (LIC) and Listed Investment Trust (LIT) sector has been growing steadily in Australia for the past 95 years – and has performed well during COVID-19. The... Read more continue reading

Government urged to cut the red tape afflicting financial advice  

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To make professional financial advice more affordable and accessible in a post COVID-19 recovery, the SMSF Association is calling on the Federal Government to reduce red tape around the delivery... Read more continue reading

Applications now open for 2020 ICNZ ANZIIF Scholarship

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) are pleased to announce submissions are open for the 2020 ICNZ and... Read more continue reading

FASEA approves University of New South Wales Graduate Diploma and bridging courses

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FASEA has confirmed the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning for the University of New South Wales offered from 1 July 2019 as an approved degree. Advisers who complete this course... Read more continue reading