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ASIC: Update on financial advisers exam

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC has provided an update on the proposal to introduce a national examination for financial advisers. ASIC has decided to delay work on the implementation of the exam to allow appropriate

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12 Apr 2013

AFA welcomes enshrining ‘financial adviser’ and ‘financial planner’

From AFA - Association of Financial Advisers

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the release of legislation into Parliament on enshrining the terms ‘financial adviser’ and ‘financial planner’ in law. “This Bill is about the understanding

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21 Mar 2013

Will you marry me?

From Tony Vidler - Adviser to the Advisers

I have no idea what the actual statistics would be, but I am willing to wager that the success rate of popping the question “will you marry me?” onto a

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14 Sep 2012

The importance of managing client expectations

From Raymond Griffin - AdviserVoice

In his latest article for AdviserVoice, Ray Griffin discusses how certain words can create unrealistic expectations for clients that can only end in disappointment. Ray steps you through the danger

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10 Sep 2012

Australians eager to find expert financial guidance

From FPA - Financial Planning Association

The Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) Financial Planning Week has proved to be successful in increasing consumer awareness about the positive difference sound financial advice can make, with thousands of consumers

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31 Aug 2012

Cash love affair heading for heartbreak

From Australian Unity Investments

Investors’ continuing love affair with cash could be leading them towards heartbreak if they don’t diversify, says David Bryant, head of Australian Unity Investments. “While all available research shows that

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24 Aug 2012

APRA releases quarterly superannuation statistics for June 2012

From APRA - Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) today released its June 2012 Quarterly Superannuation Performance publication. Total estimated assets, which includes the assets of self-managed superannuation funds and the balance of

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24 Aug 2012

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

From FPA - Financial Planning Association

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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24 Aug 2012

Oliver’s Insights: has the $A disconnected from fundamentals?

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

This edition of Oliver’s Insights looks at the rebound and ongoing strength in the Australian dollar and the debate about whether the RBA should intervene directly to limit its strength.

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15 Aug 2012

Regulatory change not the only threat to advisers’ businesses

From Raymond Griffin - AdviserVoice

Do you think the market and the changing legislation is the only threat? Portfolio management is getting easier for all. Next time you’ve got a few minutes to spare, enter

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27 Jan 2012

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CPD: The Two-Chapter retirement – a framework for understanding retiree psychology
Introduction Why do financially secure retirees still hesitate to spend, or commit to strategies that would clearly improve their outcomes? This article sets out the Two-Chapter Retirement framework, a new [...]
CPD: China’s next phase – what persistent supply-side growth means for global markets
China’s economic trajectory is shifting, but not in the way many had once expected. Consumption-led rebalancing has not materialised. Instead, economic policy continues to emphasise industrial modernisation, aligned with a [...]
CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]
CPD: Capitalising on global growth in the decarbonisation era
Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net [...]
CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]