AFA Supports AMP on Lifting Adviser Standards

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has endorsed measures announced yesterday by AMP relating to professional adviser development, following the release of AMP’s financial results and accompanying statements. AFA CEO Brad

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AFA Appoints Anne Fuchs to New Role as Chief Commercial Officer

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has appointed Anne Fuchs to the new role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Ms Fuchs will be charged with the responsibilities of income generation

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Women rate a secure job no. 1 for financial security

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AFA’s 2013 Female Excellence in Advice Award winner urges women to protect it A survey by Australia’s largest life insurer TAL has found that women rate a good job as

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AFA Excellence in Education finalists announced

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The state winners of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) 2014 Excellence in Education Award (the Award), supported by Asteron Life, were announced at the AFA July National Roadshow. Head

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AFA Releases Six Principles of Professionalism

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has released its new Six Principles of Professionalism, which forms a critical part of the AFA’s revised Code of Conduct (the Code), which will

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Consumers and AFA Members to benefit from Adviser Registration

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The establishment of a central register of financial advisers, which was included in the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) amendments deal announced last week by the Coalition, with the support

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AFA and Affinia make a stand on professional membership

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and national dealer group Affinia Financial Advisers have joined forces to strengthen practitioner professional development. AFA CEO Brad Fox said Affinia is one of

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AFA Rejects ISA Commission Claims

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has expressed dismay at the latest claims made by Industry Super Australia (ISA) in its Commissions by Another Name report (the ISA Report) on

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AFA and ANZ Wealth search for Tenth Rising Star

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Nominations are now open for the tenth Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Rising Star of the Year Award (the Award), proudly supported by ANZ. AFA CEO, Brad Fox, a former

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Senate Committee Recommendations Good for Consumers

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has expressed support for a number of Senate Committee recommendations aimed at increasing advice standards, consumer trust and the professional behaviour of financial advisers

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