AFA White Paper: The Tides of Change

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Editors Note The AFA, in partnership with NAB Financial Planner Banking, commissioned the “Tides of Change” research to better understand the current mindset of advisers and to understand their views

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Surging demand for conflict-free financial advice spurs growth for Paragem

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Paragem Dealer Services virtual IFA network exceeds 200 licenses Paragem Wholesale AFSL business expands to $1.2 billion FUA Ex- AMP Hillross practice, FMD Group, selects Paragem Wholesale AFSL Independent service

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Independent research validates CFP® certification standard

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A research study into Australia’s financial planning industry comprehensively supports the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification standards of education, experience and ethics. Conducted by Dr June Smith through Victoria University, the

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Stronger Super plus Access to Advice good for all Australians, says FPA

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FPA comments on the Federal Government’s response to the Cooper Review The Financial Planning Association (FPA) supports today’s response by the Federal Government to the Cooper Report Recommendations, but reinforces

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SPAA welcomes rejection of additional investment restrictions for SMSFs

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SPAA is pleased SMSFs retain freedom to invest with no changes to in-house asset rules and welcomes consideration of a restricted licence to replace the accountants’ exemption. The Self-Managed Super

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Mentor path to UNE Degree

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Graduates of Mentor Education Group’s Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) can now fast track their qualifications to a financial planning degree. An Articulation Agreement between the

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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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The Conference Call

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Ripoll to speak at FPA Conference Bernie Ripoll MP, will discuss the future of the financial planning industry at the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) 2010 National Conference: Your Wavelength. The

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