FPA gathers member feedback on FASEA’s proposed Financial Adviser Examination

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The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) has invited stakeholders to provide feedback on its proposed guidance on the Financial Adviser Examination. The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA)

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FPA calls for financial advice education to be recognised by FASEA

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) submitted recommendations to the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) on Friday 29 June in response to its consultation paper on the

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FPA responds to ASIC SMSF Report

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) acknowledges the findings of ASIC’s report into self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) member experiences and supports the practical tips it provides to financial planners

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FPA announces latest winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is delighted to announce Erica Cummins of Graham Wealth in Swan Hill, Victoria, as the latest winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award.

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Financial planners will join together to connect, cultivate and communicate at FPA Professionals Congress in Sydney

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the 2018 FPA Professionals Congress, to be held in Sydney from 21-23 November

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Budget 2018: A focus on minor adjustments, rather than sweeping reforms

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomed measures to simplify income tax and introduce greater flexibility into the superannuation system. FPA CEO Dante De Gori CFP said: “Offering relief

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FPA confirms majority of its members are degree qualified

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With over 3,200 members responding so far, results from the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) member questionnaire on the recent Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) announcements show

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Sharon Taylor appointed as new Chair of FPEC

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced the appointment of Sharon Taylor as Chair of the Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC), effective yesterday. Ms Taylor, Associate Professor at

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700 FPA members respond to FASEA questionnaire in 24 hours

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) member questionnaire on the recent Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) announcements has galvanised members into action with over 1,700 responses in

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FPA gathers member feedback on FASEA’s new guidance on proposed education standards and Code of Ethics

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The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) provided new guidance on its proposed education standard and Code of Ethics for financial planners on Tuesday 20 March. FASEA has now

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