FPA welcomes clarification of education and professional standards reforms

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) last week welcomed the Government’s proposed changes to education and professional standards reform in financial advice, in particular the transitional arrangements for existing financial

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FPA urges Government to consider importance of the long term interest of super in Australians’ retirement preparedness

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 The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is urging Government to consider policy decisions that support and encourage today’s working Australians to become self-funded in their retirement. FPA CEO, Dante

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FPA welcomes strengthened powers and increased funding for ASIC but cautions a user pays model that disadvantages small business

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a reform package to strengthen the Australian Security and Investment Commission (ASIC), calling it a more sensible

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Royal Commission could disrupt financial advice reform, says FPA

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has highlighted that millions of tax payers’ dollars could be wasted should the Royal Commission into financial services include advice. FPA CEO, Dante

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FPA national consumer campaign drives awareness of CFP® mark

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Today, the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is launching the 2016 national consumer campaign to continue educating Australians about the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation. Talking about the significance of

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Agribusiness Senate Report: FPA supports recommendations, calls for further comprehensive reform

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the recommendations of the Senate Economics References Committee report into failed agribusiness managed investment schemes (MIS), particularly those around improving consumer

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Dante De Gori CFP® begins role as FPA CEO

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) former General Manager of Policy and Conduct, Dante De Gori, has officially taken over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the FPA. Mark

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FPA Board announces new CEO at Professionals Congress

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The Board of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) announced yesterday that senior FPA executive Dante De Gori will take over as Chief Executive Officer when the current CEO Mark Rantall steps

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Record roadshow attendance as planners seek support on best interest and retirement planning

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According to the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA), the record attendance at its recent National Roadshow is a clear indication that advisers want support as they navigate the industry’s

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FPA calls out small businesses as winners in 2015-16 Federal Budget

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has said the big winners of tonight’s “responsible” 2015-16 Federal Budget announcement are set to be small business owners. According to Dante De

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