Statement to our customers from Ian Narev, CEO of the Commonwealth Bank

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SYDNEY, 3 July 2014: Trust goes to the heart of a relationship between a financial institution and its customers. At the centre of the matters which a recent Senate Committee

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FPA recognises Australia’s top financial planners

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has recognised the top tier of financial planners in Australia by announcing the national winners of the 2012 Best Practice Awards in Melbourne. These awards

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Research shows ‘double dividend’ benefit of professional advice

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Research released today highlights the valuable difference higher standards and an affiliation with a professional association can have on the career of financial planners. The Investment Trends research shows that

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Global win for CFP® certification

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Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB), owner of the international CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification program, announced that it has been approved as an affiliate member of the International Organisation of Securities

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New brochure promotes better consumer awareness of advice as CFP designation takes hold

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has launched a new plain English guide to simplify the complexities that financial planning can entail for Australians seeking financial advice.  The brochure is available

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Industry unites behind Financial Planning Week

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Representatives of the financial services industry have united behind the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) Financial Planning Week. The initiative aims to educate Australians on the importance of financial planning and

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New website to assist Australians to make better financial decisions

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To continue helping Australians to make informed financial decisions, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) is proud to unveil a new consumer website, fpadifference.com.au. The new and improved website is part

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Financial Planning Week aims to improve consumer trust and confidence

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Today marks the commencement of the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) 12th consecutive Financial Planning Week. The national event is a week-long initiative (20 August-26 August) held by the FPA that

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CFP® designation achieves highest enrolment levels in post-GFC environment

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The Financial Planning Association of Australian (FPA) today announced record enrolments for its most recent intake of its Certified Financial Planner® certification program which closed last week. Mark Rantall, CEO

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CFP® certification opens doors to more opportunities

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Enrolment for the second intake of 2012 in the Certified Financial Planner® Certification Program closes on July 13, 2012. World-renowned, the CFP designation is shared by 5,500 Australian professional financial

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