HUB24 Investment Service repositions to meet FOFA reforms

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The HUB24 Investment Service (HUB24), a service offering of ASX listed wealth management services utility and stockbroker, Investorfirst Limited (ASX: INQ), has announced that it will reposition its service to

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AFA issues FOFA pack in rally call to all Financial Advisers

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) today officially launched the AFA FOFA In Focus Member Pack to lead, support and inspire all financial advisers through the FOFA reforms announced by

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Top quality outsourcing solutions needed for advisers

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To achieve economies of scale dealer groups are rapidly expanding via acquisition ASIC is targeting aggregator licensees to ensure they maintain advice quality Strategy Steps is meeting growing demand for

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Is the war over? Advisers and AustralianSuper trial a new approach

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AustralianSuper flags a revolution in advice with adviser panel trial results In a statement likely to have lasting implications for the financial advice and superannuation industries, AustralianSuper today declared that

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Count positive on and ready for FoFA changes

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Leading accountant-based financial planning network Count Financial Limited (Count) said today it is well positioned with regards to the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms. Given the professional background of

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FPA to examine fine detail of FoFA reform package

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Consumers, professionals deserve absolute clarity on full impact of Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms X The Financial Planning Association (FPA) says a detailed examination of the Future of Financial

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AFA: calls again to restrict use of the term "financial advisor" under legislation

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For better consumer protection, AFA again calls to enshrine the term “Financial adviser” In its 2009 submission to the Ripoll Inquiry, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) called for the

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AFA: Sarah Riegelhuth takes on role as GenXt Chair

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced the 2011/2012 GenXt Committee, appointing financial adviser Sarah Riegelhuth from Wealth Enhancers as Chair. x Richard Klipin, the CEO of the AFA

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AFA: FOFA reforms include new education standards

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This week the Government and ASIC have made two key announcements concerning the future of advice. Increasing education standards for new and existing advisers Financial advisers and the scope taxation

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AustralianSuper urges MPs to support reforms

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AustralianSuper Chief Executive Ian Silk said the prospect of an increase in the Super Guarantee (SG) from 9 per cent to 12 per cent had increased as a result of

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