Statement in response to the ASIC X findings from consumer research n “General Advice’ Label

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The FPA is disappointed ASIC has decided not to make any recommendations to the Government to address the harm caused by consumers misunderstanding the term ‘general advice’. While renaming ‘general

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FPA launches Best Practice File Note Guidance for financial planners

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The FPA has released a new guidance on file notes to better help its members manage record keeping, in response to consumer complaints that highlighted gaps in records. The new

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Statement from FPA: Draft Single Disciplinary Body legislation

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The FPA welcomes the release of the draft legislation for the Single Disciplinary Body (SDB) for Financial Planners, which is an important reform for the profession. Along with the details

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FPA names first 2021 winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has named Melbourne-based financial planner Renato Manias as the first 2021 winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award. Named after the late ‘First

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FPA calls for review of unsustainable ASIC levy as the regulator seeks guidance on affordable advice

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has made six recommendations in its Budget Submission 2021-22 aimed at addressing the rapidly increasing cost of practicing as a financial planner. FPA

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FPA CEO Dante De Gori CFP® on the FPA’s submission to ASIC for CP333 Implementing the Royal Commission recommendations: Reference checking and information sharing

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) supports the intent of the proposed ASIC regulatory guidance outlined in CP333, but the FPA wants to see measures extended beyond people employed or authorised

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FPA welcomes announced changes on FASEA

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes the Morrison Government’s announcement that the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) will be wound down and its role to be

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Statement from FPA CEO Dante De Gori CFP®

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The Financial Planning Association welcomes the second Bill implementing recommendation from the Hayne Royal Commission, a critical component of restoring trust and confidence in Australia’s financial system. The Financial Sector Reform

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Financial Planning Education Council announces the winners of the 2020 Financial Planning Academic Research Grants

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The Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC) has announced Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and University of South Australia (UniSA) as the two winners of the 2020 FPEC Academic Research Grants. Established by

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FPA makes additional appointment to its Board  

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced the appointment of Diana D’Ambra to the Board as an additional director, and Chair of the Board Audit and Risk Committee, as

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