FPA welcomes the Government’s decision to review the ASIC industry funding model

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes the announcement from the Morrison Government on its decision to implement a temporary reduction in cost recovery levies for the next two

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FPA appoints Marc Olynyk as new Chair of the Financial Planning Education Council

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is pleased to announce Marc Olynyk as Chair of the Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC). Mr Olynyk, a senior lecturer in Financial Planning

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FPA repeats its calls for the Government to review the implementation of the ASIC levy at yesterday’s Senate hearing

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FPA CEO Dante De Gori CFP®, and FPA Head of Policy, Strategy and Innovation Ben Marshan CFP®, appeared before the House Economic Committee yesterday, to provide an update on current issues

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Dante De Gori to step down as Chief Executive Officer of FPA

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Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) CEO, Dante De Gori CFP® has advised the Board of his intention to step down at the end of 2021, after nearly six years

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FPA’s statement in response to ASIC’s Cost Recovery Implementation Statement 2020-21

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The latest ASIC estimated industry funding levy for financial planners reinforces the FPA’s position that the current formula for the levy is not equitable or sustainable, and must be reviewed

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FPA to manage and deliver Government’s $1.5 million Women in Finance and Economics Scholarship Program

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Following an open and competitive grant round, the FPA has been selected to manage and deliver a $1.5 million scholarship program for women in finance and economics, as part of

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Strength in numbers: FPA’s national roadshows support members with advocacy and new risk advice guidance

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has almost rounded off its national roadshows, actively supporting the profession to manage evolving legislation including the launch of new guidance on providing

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Professional registration should be at the heart of new disciplinary model

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes the Government’s proposal to establish a new disciplinary function for financial planners but is calling for further refinement to improve the model, including the creation of a

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FPA welcomes greater flexibility in superannuation and aged care support announced in 2021 Federal Budget

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes a number of necessary changes to superannuation and aged care outlined tonight in the 2021 Federal Budget. “The FPA supports a commitment

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Statement in response to the ASIC X findings from consumer research n “General Advice’ Label

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The FPA is disappointed ASIC has decided not to make any recommendations to the Government to address the harm caused by consumers misunderstanding the term ‘general advice’. While renaming ‘general

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