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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AFA Foundation Raises $12,000 for Charity

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Foundation has raised $12,000 this week for charities, during the first three AFA National Roadshow events held in Hobart, Adelaide and Perth. With record

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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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AFA calls for Factual FoFA Assessment

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the release this morning of the Government’s details relating to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) amendments, but is cautioning advisers and consumers

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Consumer rights need to be grandfathered

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has highlighted the fact that 1 July 2014 will mark 12 months since the commencement of the grandfathering problem that puts clients at risk

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AFA: FoFA Amendments don’t remove but improve

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The contents of the newly-tabled report from the Senate Economic Legislation Committee reviewing the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms are as expected, according to the Association of Financial Advisers

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