FAAA deeply concerned about Minister Jones’ QAR announcements, says response could wind clock back five years

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Yesterday, the Minister for Financial Services announced his response to the remaining streams of the Quality of Advice review recommendations. “There is little detail available at this stage, but on

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Enduring powers of attorney and elder abuse – submission from the FAAA

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The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) has provided feedback on the consultation paper about financial Enduring Powers of Attorney and the potential scope for elder abuse. It says that enduring

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The best of financial planning in Australia recognised at inaugural FAAA Awards

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has announced the 2023 winners of the inaugural FAAA Awards across six professional categories. They are: FAAA CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® of the Year Award:

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FAAA launches dedicated Career Centre for financial advice profession

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has launched its new Career Centre, a dedicated resource that has been designed to benefit employees, job seekers and career changers in the financial

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FAAA welcomes draft legislation on Quality of Advice Review

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“The FAAA welcomes the release of the draft legislation on the first tranche of recommendations from the Quality of Advice Review.  “We have been strong advocates for sensible measures from

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FAAA hires head of university and student programs to boost financial planning ranks

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has appointed Louise Trevaskis to the newly created role of head of university and student programs as part of its strategy to bring more

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ASIC levy reduced by $400 per adviser from previous estimate 

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“ASIC has released the final figures that will apply for the ASIC funding levy for the 2022/23 financial year, in two legislative instruments[1]. “Based on the information in the legislative

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FAAA names Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award winner for semester two

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has named Andrew Dickinson of Strategic Wealth as the winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award for semester two of 2023. Named in honour

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Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones answers key questions from members at a series of briefings across the country

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The FAAA has lauded the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, for engaging with 230 advisers in a series of open industry events co-hosted by seven associations

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New board members for FAAA

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The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) has welcomed Felicity Cooper, Deborah Kent CFP® and Sheila Gutierrez-Cabacungan CFP® as new Board members. All three positions are for a term of

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