AIOFP paper: FOFA – a chance to get it right

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Peter Johnston, on behalf of Association of Independently Owned Financial Planners, released a discussion paper entitled “FOFA – a chance to get it right” with recommendations for changes to proposed

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SPAA positive on most FOFA reforms

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SPAA is pleased the Government is considering scaled advice to replace the accountants’ exemption but disappointed risk commissions have been dealt with separately inside and outside of super. The Self Managed Super

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Not all advice is created equal

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FPA welcomes recognition of value of professional advice The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes all moves that promote the value of financial planning advice, encouraging ISN members to make sure

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Minister Shorten: Please read the writing on the wall, lives are worth insuring

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is again calling on the Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, to become a true advocate of the financial advice industry and

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Understanding FoFA: FPA pack encourages planners to discuss reforms with local MPs

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has released to members a comprehensive ‘FoFA Pack’ detailing the key issues raised by the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms. Recently sent to all

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The Tides of Change

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Advisers optimistic in the face of reform Financial advisers have the determination and ability to adapt and grow despite ongoing industry changes, according to research released yesterday by the Association

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AFA White Paper: The Tides of Change

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Editors Note The AFA, in partnership with NAB Financial Planner Banking, commissioned the “Tides of Change” research to better understand the current mindset of advisers and to understand their views

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AIOFP’s Board Response to FOFA

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DRAFT A Discussion Paper Presented to Minister Bill Shorten 1. Fiduciary Duty While there is currently no statutory fiduciary duty, the vast majority of advisers already behave in a manner

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MLC completes industry leading transition to fee for advice

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MLC today completed the transition of its advice businesses to fee for advice, a process it began in 2006 when MLC first challenged the industry to drop commissions, improve transparency

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