SMSF sector loses valued servant with Peter Hogan retiring

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Peter Hogan, Head of Technical for the SMSF Association and a highly respected and revered SMSF specialist, is retiring after four years in the role, effective 30 September. A lawyer by training, Hogan... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF launch building integrity course for New Zealand insurance professionals

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Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance is thrilled to announce the launch of Building Integrity – a short course designed for New Zealand insurance professionals to raise... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF calls out to industry members and partners to review Loss Adjusting and Underwriting training products

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ANZIIF is calling on members, regulators and other key stakeholders across the insurance industry to provide feedback on the draft loss adjusting qualification (FNS51420 Diploma of Loss Adjusting) and related... Read more continue reading

FPA names Allen Ozdil as the Semester 1, 2020 winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has named Mr Allen Ozdil of Pitcher Partners in Melbourne, Victoria, as the Semester 1, 2020 winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award.... Read more continue reading

Jennifer Mogg appointed to The Advisers Association Board

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The Advisers Association (TAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Mogg to the TAA Board. TAA CEO, Neil Macdonald said, “Jennifer’s strong operations background and her first-hand knowledge... Read more continue reading

Survey reveals trust in financial services falls

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A new survey reveals that just one in four Australian retail investors (24%) trust the financial services industry, down from 31% in 2018, and compared to 47% globally, raising the... Read more continue reading

FASEA Consultation on three month Continuing Professional Development relief

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FASEA has released Corporations (Relevant Providers Continuing Professional Development Standard) Determination (Amendment) 2020 for consultation. FASEA recognises the challenges Covid-19 business disruption presents advisers and understands that completion of planned... Read more continue reading

Own a rental? – what you need to know this tax time

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The Australian Taxation Office is aware that residential rental property owners may be concerned about how COVID-19, floods, or bushfires have reduced their income. This may be a result of... Read more continue reading

Three month CPD relief for advisers in recognition of COVID-19 business disruption

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The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) has received enquiries and requests for relief relating to compliance with CPD requirements due to COVID-19 business disruption. FASEA recognises the challenges... Read more continue reading

FPA launches Virtual Congress masterclass series for 2020

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is pleased to announce the 2020 FPA Virtual Congress masterclass series, which will go live on 9 July. The FPA is offering its Congress format... Read more continue reading