FoFA Amendments: Take the blinkers off

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What’s really good for consumers? AFA CEO Brad Fox says it is time for financial services commentators to take the blinkers off and focus on what is really good for

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AFA welcomes release of draft FoFA amendments

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the release yesterday of draft amendments to the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) legislation for public consultation. AFA CEO, Brad Fox said, “We

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Improved Best Interests Duty – good for all

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Amendments to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) legislation are sensible and pragmatic and, in general, much of the commentary around the impact of these changes has not correctly addressed

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AFA names Cairns as 2014 Conference Destination

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) today announced that the Cairns Convention Centre will host Australia’s premier conference for professional financial advisers – the AFA National Conference – from 11-14

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Innovation and EQ to feature at the AFA GenXt Roadshow 2014

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) today announced the 2014 program for the AFA’s industry-leading new-adviser event, the AFA GenXt Roadshow. “The AFA’s theme in 2014 is INNOVATE: Think, Create,

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Your Best Interests: Advice reality TV series piques consumer interest

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Your Best Interests (YBI), a joint initiative of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and evolution media group (emg), has received outstanding support from the Australian public and the financial

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Government’s tax announcements welcome

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has welcomed the Government’s announcement which unwind some of previous Labor Government’s taxation changes, including taxes on individual superannuation pension earnings over $100,000 and

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Life changing Reality TV – brought you to by financial advisers

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Consumers to tell their own stories and see the difference financial advice can make A new initiative aimed at increasing consumer access to quality financial advice will change the way

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Catherine Robson wins AFA/TAL Female Excellence in Advice Award

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL are pleased to announce that Catherine Robson of Affinity Private is the 2013 winner of the AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award

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Hugh Crawford wins AFA Michael Murphy Award

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Respected former business owner and financial adviser, Hugh Crawford, has been awarded the 2013 Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s Michael Murphy Award (the Award). The Award is a ‘Best and

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