FPA Professionals Congress: an opportunity to “Reunite, Reset”

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA)’s Professionals Congress in Sydney on 23 and 24 November will allow members to reconnect with their peers at the first in-person congress in

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Andrew Hamilton appointed to chair SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association has announced the appointment of Andrew Hamilton as its new Chair, effective from the end of this year’s National Conference. Hamilton, who joined the board in February

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Bernie Ripoll joins SMSF Association board

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A Parliamentary Secretary in the former Gillard Labor Government, the Hon. Bernie Ripoll, is joining the SMSF Association board, effective immediately. Ripoll, who joined the Association’s Public Policy Committee in

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Allianz Retire+ Powered by PIMCO appoints CEO and board

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Allianz Retire+ Powered by PIMCO (“Allianz Retire+”) has announced Matthew Rady as its CEO and three industry experts as independent non-executive directors. Patria Mann, David Plumb (who will serve as

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Greiner, Ripoll join SMSF Association Public Policy Committee

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The appointment of two high-profile public figures to the SMSF Association’s Public Policy Committee emphasises the peak SMSF body’s commitment to getting the right policy settings for retirement incomes, superannuation

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SMSF Association pays tribute to Ripoll’s contribution to industry

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Labor parliamentarian Bernie Ripoll has made a valuable contribution to the financial services and superannuation industries, both in Government and Opposition, says the SMSF Association. Association Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

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Regulators, Treasury say SMSFs ‘performing well’

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The SMSF sector has been strongly endorsed by both sides of politics, the regulators and Treasury at the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) national conference in Brisbane. SPAA CEO

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SPAA welcomes Ripoll appointment to superannuation post

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The high priority accorded superannuation with the announcement of Labor’s shadow ministry has been welcomed by the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australian (SPAA). SPAA CEO Andrea Slattery says: “Labor has

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Survey findings support need for financial literacy in schools

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RaboDirect, the leading online savings and investment bank, announces its support of the government’s Moneysmart Teaching Primary Package, launching today in Adelaide. A recent national survey conducted by RaboDirect revealed

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MySuper negates Ripoll’s consumer engagement ambitions

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Measures to be introduced into MySuper will undermine the ambition of Bernie Ripoll, Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (the PJC), to improve consumer engagement

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