FPA welcomes the release of the FSI Report

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes Sunday’s release of the Financial Systems Inquiry (FSI) Report. Many of the Report’s key recommendations align with the FPA’s 10-point plan, set out

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FPA encouraged by FSI Interim Report

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes yesterday’s FSI Interim Report, in particular the observations that relate to the FPA’s 10 Point Plan. Specifically, the Interim Report raised several of the FPA’s

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Treasurer Hockey keeps promise on ‘no adverse changes’ to superannuation in 2014-15 federal Budget

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In Tuesday night’s 2014-15 Budget announcement, the Federal Government held firm on its commitment to avoid adverse changes to superannuation. There are some amendments outlined however that will benefit financial planning clients,

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National Roadshows answer the big questions on TASA and FoFA as July 1 date looms

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Australia’s professional financial planners remain vigilant to key legislative changes, seeking to clarify the full requirements of both the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) and Tax Agents Services Act (TASA).

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Financial System Inquiry submission recommends consideration of professionalism, fairness and co-regulation

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has submitted its recommendations to the Financial System Inquiry with a view to creating a more efficient, effective and innovative financial system, consistent

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FPA leads with pragmatic, positive FoFA recommendations to Treasury

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has submitted its recommendations to Treasury outlining positive measures to ensure that the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) legislation is drafted in the best interests

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FPA recommends improved regulatory measures for ASIC in Senate inquiry submission

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In a submission to the Senate Economics Committee inquiry into the performance of ASIC, the FPA has recommended several measures to improve the efficacy of the regulatory body. Some of

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FPA call for enshrinement is heard loud and clear – an historic day for Australians

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For over a decade, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) has been calling for enshrinement of the term ‘financial planner’ for the protection of consumers and last night, the bill was

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FPA welcomes super consistency in Budget 2013

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The Federal Budget announcement avoided further big ticket superannuation system tinkering – a point welcomed by the Financial Planning Association (FPA). The FPA also welcomes positive changes announced in respect of

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FPA launches Code of Professional Practice consultation

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Proposed revisions to the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) Code of Professional Practice have been announced to evolve the professional standards of members. This evolution is in line with the Future of

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