New Year, new Chapter Chairs for the FPA

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To herald the New Year the Financial Planning Association (FPA) is pleased to announce the results of elections held last November and welcome 13 new Chapter Chairs to its ranks

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FPA Code consultation a resounding success

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Financial Planning Association (FPA) members and key industry participants have offered generous support to the creation of new professional parameters in financial planning by having their say into the future

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Enshrinement of “financial planner” to provide greater consumer protection

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has welcomed the government’s release of the draft legislation for enshrining the term financial planner/adviser in Australia. The draft legislation, released today, follows extensive consultation

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FPA recognises Australia’s top financial planners

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has recognised the top tier of financial planners in Australia by announcing the national winners of the 2012 Best Practice Awards in Melbourne. These awards

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National financial planning curriculum launched

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The Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC) has launched its approved national Accreditation and Curriculum Framework for financial planning degrees, establishing an agreed foundation for qualifications that encompasses and exceeds the regulatory

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Research shows ‘double dividend’ benefit of professional advice

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Research released today highlights the valuable difference higher standards and an affiliation with a professional association can have on the career of financial planners. The Investment Trends research shows that

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Global win for CFP® certification

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Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB), owner of the international CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification program, announced that it has been approved as an affiliate member of the International Organisation of Securities

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FPA Advanced Technical Workshops

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The FPA is running a series of Advanced Technical Workshops for financial planning practitioners looking for advanced insights and technical strategies to take their professional development to the next level? The half-day

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Member growth underpins a strong and vibrant FPA

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has released its Annual Report for 2011/2012, including a number of significant highlights for the professional body.  Financially, the FPA remains strong, reporting a slight surplus

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FPA launches Code of Professional Practice consultation

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Proposed revisions to the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) Code of Professional Practice have been announced to evolve the professional standards of members. This evolution is in line with the Future of

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