John Howard to open 2016 AFA National Adviser Conference

From

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has kicked off the countdown to its 2016 National Adviser Conference in Canberra, 5-7 October, with the announcement of two key speakers. Former Prime

continue reading

Future of advice: Tailoring advice to gender

From

New research proves the significant health and well-being benefits of a gender-based approach to financial advice, particularly for women whose financial management ability increases by 27% over the course of

continue reading

AFA Leaders Forum defines ‘The Adaptive Practice’

From

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is encouraging advisers to think about the adaptability of their practice by addressing changing consumer preferences, the costs to deliver quality financial advice and

continue reading

An election and unlegislated budget equals uncertainty for advisers and their clients

From

With an election now called, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is urging advisers to tread carefully in relation to changes announced in the 2016-17 Federal Budget (the Budget) handed

continue reading

AFA response to the 2016-17 Federal Budget

From

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) believes measures announced in the Federal Budget this evening will benefit small businesses, which represent the engine room of the Australian economy. AFA CEO

continue reading

AFA and ANZ Wealth begin search for the 2016 Rising Star

From

Nominations are now open for the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) 2016 Rising Star of the Year Award (the Award), proudly partnered by ANZ Wealth for the 12th year. AFA

continue reading

AFA: Industry heard and adjustments made to professional standards

From

Last weeks’s announcement by the Government on the new proposed professional standards have been welcomed by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), with a number of the key issues raised

continue reading

AFA to host Canberra Roadshow

From

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) will next week host a roadshow in Canberra, ahead of the AFA National Adviser Conference, also to be held in Canberra. The Canberra Roadshow,

continue reading

AFA supports increased government funding for ASIC

From

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is pleased the Government has heeded calls for increased funding for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). AFA CEO Brad Fox said increased

continue reading

AFA: Don’t cancel your life insurance

From

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is calling for Australians to stop and think before cancelling their life insurance to prevent an inadvertently costly mistake. In the wake of recent

continue reading