Future of Financial Advice: FPA releases FoFA White Paper

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) says a relevant and professional future for financial advice in Australia must uphold and adhere to the fundamental principle of preserving the best

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FoFA run out tide exposes naked truth of product sales dressed as advice

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) says the gravitational pull of consumer demand cannot be ignored and will strip bare the stark difference between product sales and appropriate, consumer-centric

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Treasurer Hockey keeps promise on ‘no adverse changes’ to superannuation in 2014-15 federal Budget

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In Tuesday night’s 2014-15 Budget announcement, the Federal Government held firm on its commitment to avoid adverse changes to superannuation. There are some amendments outlined however that will benefit financial planning clients,

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FPA boosts senior ranks ahead of next phase professionalism push

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has bolstered its senior ranks with a new executive role designed to promote and strengthen the growth of the financial planning profession in

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Mr. Rollo Sherriff, ABC four corners and Fairfax Media

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Last night’s ABC Four Corners programme “Banking Bad” aired details regarding the activities of banned FPA member Mr Rollo Sherriff. Last night’s story was a follow-up a Fairfax Media’s weekend report (“Rollo

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New award supports emerging professionals in honour of industry pioneer Gwen Fletcher AM

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has today announced the institution of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award, a prize that will be awarded to the highest achieving student in the CFP®

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National Roadshows answer the big questions on TASA and FoFA as July 1 date looms

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Australia’s professional financial planners remain vigilant to key legislative changes, seeking to clarify the full requirements of both the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) and Tax Agents Services Act (TASA).

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FPA announces winners of inaugural Financial Planning Research Grants to academics

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The Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC) yesterday announced the two winners of the inaugural FPEC University Research Grants. The winners of the grants have been named as a team from

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Financial System Inquiry submission recommends consideration of professionalism, fairness and co-regulation

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has submitted its recommendations to the Financial System Inquiry with a view to creating a more efficient, effective and innovative financial system, consistent

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FoFA regulatory freeze welcomed by advice profession

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Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) Chief Executive Mark Rantall says the ‘good faith’ decision to place on hold the introduction of regulatory amendments to FoFA legislation is a welcome

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