AFA welcomes ASIC’s approach to Code of Ethics

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes today’s announcement from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) outlining the regulator’s approach to licensee obligations for the Financial Planners and Advisers... Read more continue reading

2020 National Conference to ‘crystal ball’ super in 2030

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The superannuation landscape in 2030 will be the theme of the SMSF Association’s Thought Leadership Breakfast at the National Conference being held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19-21... Read more continue reading

FASEA CEO to address FPA Congress on Code of Ethics

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced Stephen Glenfield, CEO of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA), will provide an update on the FASEA Code of... Read more continue reading

Australian Actuaries Climate Index shows extreme weather continued through winter; acute dry affects three states

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The Australian Actuaries Climate Index shows winter 2019 was among the driest on record, with six out of the seven states and territories experiencing below average rainfall relative to the... Read more continue reading

The BFO invites future leaders in financial services to be ambassadors for ethics

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The Banking and Finance Oath (The BFO) has announced applications are now open for its Young Ambassador Program. The Program encourages and supports students and graduates to adopt a strong... Read more continue reading

FASEA releases September exam results

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FASEA has released exam results from the second Financial Adviser Exam held in September 2019. Result highlights include: the exam was held in 8 metropolitan and 7 regional centres across... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute says longevity tables need review

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Crucial tables used in software to estimate retirees’ longevity and calculate how best to ensure their savings last, need a critical update, the Actuaries Institute said. The tables have a... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute’s simple rule for a happy retirement: spend your age and a little more

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A group of Australian actuaries have devised a simple ‘rule of thumb’ to help retirees work out how much money they should draw out of their savings in retirement. The... Read more continue reading

Countdown to 2019 FPA Professionals Congress in Melbourne

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is gearing up for the year’s largest gathering of financial planning professionals at the 2019 FPA Congress from 27-29 November, taking place at... Read more continue reading

FPA announces new appointments to Board

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is pleased to announce Alison Henderson CFP® and David Sharpe CFP® have been re-elected to its Board, and welcomes William Johns CFP® as... Read more continue reading