FPA restructure and small business

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Greetings as we begin to prepare for XMAS. Well no shortage of activity in the industry  this month with the announcement of the restructure of the FPA to represent individual

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Double jeopardy – or once bitten

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Six of us sat down to lunch the other day. Three men and three women and suddenly talk of marriage came up and we realised that three of those in

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MLC purchases balance of Meritum Financial Group

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MLC today announced the purchase of the remaining equity in financial advice business, Meritum Financial Group. MLC acquired a minority ownership stake in Meritum as part of its acquisition of

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AFA: An advocate for consumers

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The new look Board of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), today confirmed the association remains fully focused on helping its members to address the very serious problems currently facing

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Responsible Investment 2010

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Responsible Investment 2010 is the 10th annual Benchmark Report commissioned by RIAA and the 7th report based on research carried out by Corporate Monitor. Its aim is fourfold: to update

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Financial planning going to market

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Financial planning is going to market – on screens, in newspapers and on radio – and the message will be that consumers need a plan and financial planners are professionals.

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WHK Horwath offices to be renamed Crowe Horwath in 2011

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International membership creates opportunities for clients and employees From 1 January 2011, the offices of accounting and wealth management firm WHK Horwath will be renamed Crowe Horwath to reflect its

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FPA announces winners of the Value of Advice Awards

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) today recognised and awarded three of its members for their outstanding commitment to their clients and for delivering valuable financial advice. The FPA announced the

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FPA welcomes new Board Chair

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Chair-Elect of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) professional, Matthew Rowe will take over as the FPA Board Chair at the Association’s Annual General Meeting today.

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Response to the FPA’s proposed changes

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So, the FPA has announced big changes to their membership structure and professional standards and I have to say this is good start to the reforms that have been needed

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