Further LIF improvement achieved

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The Minister for Revenue, Kelly O’Dwyer (the Minister) has confirmed that the start date for the phasing down of risk commissions will not begin until 1 January, 2018 and that

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AFA and ANZ Wealth announce Rising Star finalists

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and ANZ Wealth have announced the six finalists in the 2016 AFA Rising Star of the Year Award (the Award). Launched in 2005, the

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FSC draft Life Insurer Code of Practice falls short

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has called on the Financial Services Council (FSC) to make substantial improvements to the draft Life Insurer Code of Practice (the Code) even if

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2016 AFA election results

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) 2016 election results have been released by the Returning Officer. A voting member participation rate of 30% was recorded. The AFA has expressed thanks

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AFA welcomes super refinements

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has welcomed the revised superannuation package released last week by the Government. AFA CEO Brad Fox said that in relation to non-concessional superannuation contributions, the

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AFA and Zurich announce Adviser of the Year and Practice of the Year grand finalists

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Zurich have announced the grand finalists in the prestigious 2016 AFA Adviser of the Year and Practice of the Year Awards (the Awards).

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AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award finalists announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL have announced the finalists in the 2016 AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award). AFA CEO, Brad Fox, said the ability

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Are you ready to take your advice practice beyond the horizon?

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I’d love to see you and welcome you to fascinating Canberra, our nation’s capital for the AFA 2016 National Adviser Conference, the jewel in the crown for the AFA – October

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Update from the AFA on the EGM

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has confirmed that the minimum number of member forms required under the Corporations Act for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) have now been received and will

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AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award semi-finalists announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL have announced the semi-finalists in the 2016 AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award). Developed in 2011 as a joint initiative

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