AFA welcomes call for Independent Council

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the call for the establishment of an Independent Council on education, ethics and professional standards (the Council), as proposed in the PJC recommendations.... Read more continue reading

King Irving Funds Management launches, appoints Regional EM giant to unlock a new growth area

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King Irving Funds Management has launched a fund providing Australian investors with their first ever access to a key new Emerging Market. The King Irving SURA Pacific Alliance Fund (the Fund),... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes FoFA amendment

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The AFA welcomes the passing of the Corporations Amendment (Financial Advice Measures) Bill in the Senate with bipartisan support. The increase from 30 days to 60 days for advisers to... Read more continue reading

MLC wins top franchise award, announces new senior appointment

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MLC Advice has been recognised as one of Australia’s best rated franchisors, while Vanessa Rowe has been announced as General Manager of MLC Direct. Executive General Manager, Wealth Advice, Greg... Read more continue reading

‘Pressing need’ for small business to get professional advice

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The need for small businesses to get professional advice has never been more evident, according to the Small Business Research Report 2015 commissioned by the SMSF Association and the management... Read more continue reading

FPA Professionals Congress exceeds expectations – Perth for 2016

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has confirmed Perth as the venue for its 2016 FPA Professionals Congress after this year’s event exceeded expectations. The two-and-a-half day Congress at... Read more continue reading

AFA advisers raise over $100K for charity at National Conference

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At the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s 2015 National Adviser Conference in Cairns (the AFA Conference) last month, the AFA community raised $109,000 for the AFA Foundation. AFA CEO, Brad... Read more continue reading

Australian investors in 2016 should guard against ‘four areas of complacency’

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Global asset manager AllianceBernstein (AB) yesterday warned Australians against becoming complacent about the country’s economic outlook, even though 2015 is ending the year on a stronger note than many economists had... Read more continue reading

Tax debate ‘undermining confidence’ in the super system

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The ongoing controversy around the taxation of Australia’s superannuation system is undermining public confidence in the system, with suggestions that it needs a large overhaul being counter-productive, says SMSF Association... Read more continue reading

Lifeplan appoints new Queensland BDM

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Lifeplan Funds Management has appointed Mr Ron Grima as business development manager, based in its Brisbane office. He will report to Lifeplan head of distribution, Mr Derek Emery. In this... Read more continue reading