Reversal of FoFA regulations will cause havoc

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Disallowance of the Future of Financial Advice regulations will cause havoc for consumers and financial advice providers, the Financial Services Council said yesterday. John Brogden, FSC CEO said: “This disallowance

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FoFA Amendments: Take the blinkers off

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What’s really good for consumers? AFA CEO Brad Fox says it is time for financial services commentators to take the blinkers off and focus on what is really good for

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Facts on FoFA amendments reveal empty product rhetoric and political posturing

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Rhetoric and unnecessary scare mongering are clouding the facts about proposed amendments to the best interest duty component of the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) legislation. “Australian consumers have nothing

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Life is about balance – a lesson for industry and government

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Connect Financial Service Brokers (Connect) CEO Paul Tynan says that through all the commentary and opinions currently being expressed by industry in relation to the Federal Government’s proposed changes to

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FPA commends timely release of FoFA draft legislation

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has welcomed the timely release of the draft amendments to FoFA for a three week period of consultation, as announced today by Assistant Treasurer, Arthur

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AFA welcomes release of draft FoFA amendments

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the release yesterday of draft amendments to the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) legislation for public consultation. AFA CEO, Brad Fox said, “We

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