Ray Martin to open FPA Congress

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced that celebrated journalist, Ray Martin, will open this year’s Professionals Congress. Ray will be hosting a discussion with three other inspiring

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New education standards raise the bar for financial planning profession

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) strongly supports moves by Australia’s largest financial planning groups to lift the education standards of financial planning professionals, calling it a positive step in

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14th Annual Financial Planning Week kicks off

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FPA continues commitment to consumers Regardless of age, one thing is for certain – Australians could be doing more to make their financial future look brighter. And often it is

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Calling all planners: coveted financial planning awards now open

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The search for Australia’s top financial planners has kicked off again with submissions to the prestigious 2014 Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) Awards now open. Mark Rantall, CEO of

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FPA announces Andrew Denton, Maggie Beer and more for 2014 Professionals Congress

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced broadcaster and television personality Andrew Denton as a keynote speaker for its 2014 Professionals Congress in Adelaide and renowned food personality

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FPA supports national campaign to improve financial literacy

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the National Financial Literacy Strategy 2014-17, launched last Friday by ASIC. The FPA is committed to ensuring that consumers have access to

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Cbus advice referral program a window to Australia’s bright professional future

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A landmark referral arrangement struck between the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and the Construction and Building Industry Superannuation Fund (Cbus) will open new pathways to connect more Australians

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FPA welcomes CBA response

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes the announcement from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) about measures to improve adviser education and training, increase transparency in adviser quality and support

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Public register of advisers will enhance consumer protection

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement that the Government will establish an enhanced public register of financial planners. Mark Rantall, CEO of the FPA, said: “The Government’s commitment

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FPA encouraged by FSI Interim Report

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes yesterday’s FSI Interim Report, in particular the observations that relate to the FPA’s 10 Point Plan. Specifically, the Interim Report raised several of the FPA’s

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