FASEA Consultation on three month Continuing Professional Development relief

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FASEA has released Corporations (Relevant Providers Continuing Professional Development Standard) Determination (Amendment) 2020 for consultation. FASEA recognises the challenges Covid-19 business disruption presents advisers and understands that completion of planned

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Three month CPD relief for advisers in recognition of COVID-19 business disruption

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The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) has received enquiries and requests for relief relating to compliance with CPD requirements due to COVID-19 business disruption. FASEA recognises the challenges

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FASEA confirms remaining Exam sitting dates for 2020 and adviser participation rates

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FASEA has confirmed the remaining 2020 sittings for the Adviser Exam will be held over 5 days in each of August, October and November. The Exam is scheduled to be

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FASEA welcomes certainty around Exam and Education extension

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FASEA confirms that the Senate has passed the Bill to amend the Corporations Act to extend transitional timeframes for existing advisers to comply with Corporations Act (2001) Education and training

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FASEA releases April exam results

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ASEA has released exam results from the fifth Financial Advisers Exam held in April 2020. Result highlights include: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the exam was held exclusively

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FASEA releases February exam results

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FASEA has released exam results from the fourth Financial Advisers Exam held in February 2020. Result highlights include: the exam was held in 7 metropolitan and 10 regional centres across

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FASEA approves additional historical and new degrees and bridging courses

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Historical degree – University of Canberra FASEA has confirmed its approval of the historical Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning for University of Canberra commenced between 1 January 2003 and 31

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FASEA approves additional Recognition of Prior Learning for FPA and CPA

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The Standards Authority has approved additional applications for recognition of coursework undertaken to attain a professional designation from the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA). Advisers who

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FASEA welcomes reappointment of directors

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The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) notes the Government’s reappointment of Professor Mark Brimble and Dr. Simon Longstaff AO as part-time directors of FASEA for a further three-year

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Guidance on CPD compliance arising from COVID-19 business disruption

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FASEA recognises the challenges presented by COVID-19. Importantly FASEA understands that delivery of face to face CPD offerings may be difficult. FASEA encourages Licensees to take a supportive approach to

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