FPA National Roadshow numbers swell in wake of Budget

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has seen a strong start to the 2016 FPA National Roadshow in light of recent regulatory changes. Financial planners around the country are

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FPA bolsters team to support financial planners and grow the profession

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has added to its growing team with the appointment of Shaun Weston-Cole as FPA Head of Education. Mr Weston-Cole’s focus will be on

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FPA calls 2016-17 Federal Budget changes “Super Spaghetti”

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomed fairness measures in the Federal Budget but cited concerns with increased complexity, changes to the “transition to retirement” (TTR) strategy in tonight’s

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FPA welcomes clarification of education and professional standards reforms

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) last week welcomed the Government’s proposed changes to education and professional standards reform in financial advice, in particular the transitional arrangements for existing financial

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FPA urges Government to consider importance of the long term interest of super in Australians’ retirement preparedness

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 The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is urging Government to consider policy decisions that support and encourage today’s working Australians to become self-funded in their retirement. FPA CEO, Dante

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FPA welcomes strengthened powers and increased funding for ASIC but cautions a user pays model that disadvantages small business

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a reform package to strengthen the Australian Security and Investment Commission (ASIC), calling it a more sensible

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Royal Commission could disrupt financial advice reform, says FPA

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has highlighted that millions of tax payers’ dollars could be wasted should the Royal Commission into financial services include advice. FPA CEO, Dante

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FPA national consumer campaign drives awareness of CFP® mark

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Today, the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is launching the 2016 national consumer campaign to continue educating Australians about the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation. Talking about the significance of

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Agribusiness Senate Report: FPA supports recommendations, calls for further comprehensive reform

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the recommendations of the Senate Economics References Committee report into failed agribusiness managed investment schemes (MIS), particularly those around improving consumer

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FPA roadshows to support planners in delivering a superior client experience

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) 2016 National Roadshow will support financial planners in the provision of further advice. Kicking off in Frankston Victoria, on the 27th of April,

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