Government tinkers with superannuation at the cost of consumers

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Following last night’s budget announcement, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) has announced concern that superannuation is being used again as a political tool for government at the cost of consumers. 

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Professional financial planners welcome St John recommendations as victory for Australian consumers

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Australian consumers seeking compensation from poor financial products and advice will benefit enormously from the excellent recommendations released in today’s Compensation Arrangements for Consumers of Financial Services report, authored by

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FPA responds to tax agent services regime exemption announcement

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has responded to Assistant Treasurer David Bradbury’s announcement that financial advisers be granted an extension to the exemption from the taxation agent services regime until

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FPA establishes higher education program in financial services

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) in conjunction with the Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC) today announced the launch of a national consultation framework on the curriculum and accreditation requirements for

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FPA challenges financial services industry: “look at advice from the other side”

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is encouraging the entire financial services industry to look at advice from the other side and demonstrate commitment to improving the quality of financial advice

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FPA delivers innovation for members through social media

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Latest figures released by the Financial Planning Association (FPA) highlights that the peak professional body is delivering new benefits for its members through the use of social media platforms.  This

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FPA is recognised by Tax Practitioners Board

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) attained a significant professional milestone on behalf of its members by achieving formal recognition under the Tax Agent Services Regulations on the 21st March 2012.

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FPA does not support Opt-In

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There has been much confusion and media speculation about the FPA’s position on Opt-In. To be totally clear the FPA has never and does not support Opt-In. We have worked

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FOFA Races to the finish line – a message from FPA CEO Mark Rantall

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The moment of truth is imminent for Australia’s financial planners with the FoFA reforms currently being debated in Parliament, and an outcome due by the end of the week. As

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Exclusive FPA workshops address Shadow Shopper report for financial planners

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) today announced that, in partnership with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), it will be conducting a series

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