Financial advice gap adds to retirees’ retirement stress 

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A key issue confronting an ageing Australian population is the level of unmet financial advice that is making it harder for people to plan their retirement and then execute those... Read more continue reading

Four workshops on the agenda for 2020 National Conference

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Delegates attending the SMSF Association National Conference on the Gold Coast from 19-21 February will have a choice of four workshops to attend over the two-and-half day event. The workshops... Read more continue reading

Update from FASEA on the Financial Adviser Exam

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FASEA continues to work closely with ACER to ensure exam processes are streamlined, accessible and effective and exam sitting opportunities are optimised. Remote access to the FASEA exam FASEA announces... Read more continue reading

FASEA welcomes new director

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The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) notes the Government’s announcement of the appointment of Will Hamilton to the Board effective 9 December 2019. On behalf of the FASEA Board, Chair... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases report on financial advice provided by superannuation funds

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ASIC has released Report 639 Financial advice by superannuation funds. This report examines the ways in which superannuation funds help members obtain financial advice and the quality of personal advice obtained... Read more continue reading

FASEA releases draft Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard 2019 Legislative Instrument

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FASEA has released draft Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard 2019 Legislative Instrument (the 2019 determination) and Explanatory Statement for consultation. The draft 2019 determination includes all bachelor degrees,... Read more continue reading

Outstanding financial planners recognised at 2019 FPA Congress

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) announced the winners of the 2019 FPA Awards, Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award, and FPEC Research Grant Award at the Future2 Celebration held during the... Read more continue reading

FPA releases Evolution of Advice discussion paper

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has released a new discussion paper titled Evolution of Advice: The Financial Planning Profession from 2020 to 2025, and opened consultation on its... Read more continue reading

Winners of the 2019 New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards announced

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards. More than 400 insurance professionals... Read more continue reading

FPA launches FPA Community peer-to-peer online forum

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From the opening keynote session of the Financial Planning Association of Australia’s (FPA) Professionals Congress, the organisation has launched a new online secure community platform that will enable its members... Read more continue reading