Cbus advice referral program a window to Australia’s bright professional future

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A landmark referral arrangement struck between the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and the Construction and Building Industry Superannuation Fund (Cbus) will open new pathways to connect more Australians

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Financial planning profession rallies to the aid of disadvantaged young Australians

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Sponsorship, cyclist registrations and donations take Wheel Classic fundraising over half way to $100,000 target Five months out from the start of the Future2 Wheel Classic cycling fundraiser from Melbourne

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Public register of advisers will enhance consumer protection

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement that the Government will establish an enhanced public register of financial planners. Mark Rantall, CEO of the FPA, said: “The Government’s commitment

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FPA encouraged by FSI Interim Report

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes yesterday’s FSI Interim Report, in particular the observations that relate to the FPA’s 10 Point Plan. Specifically, the Interim Report raised several of the FPA’s

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FPA welcomes CBA compensation commitment but calls for more

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes yesterday’s unreserved apology and announcement by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) chief executive, Ian Narev, to appropriately compensate clients of the bank

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FPA calls for full compensation of CBA clients

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is calling for all impacted clients of the recent Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) advice failure to receive full compensation, saying such a

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ASIC Senate Inquiry recommendations support FPA 10 point plan

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FPA’s call for world’s best professional standards heard by the Australian Senate on behalf of all Australians Yesterday’s findings of the Senate Economics References Committee Inquiry into the performance of

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Draft TASA regulations head in the right direction for professional FPA members

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Wednesday night’s release of draft Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) regulations show the TASA regulation is heading in the right direction, said Financial Planning Association CEO, Mark Rantall. Mr Rantall

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ISA’s compare the pair potentially misleading

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Now it’s time for FOFA facts On the same day that ASIC issued a statement indicating that Industry Super Australia (ISA) has agreed to change its Compare the pair advertising

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Young female planner wins first Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) announced yesterday Erin Shields of Dixon Advisory as the winner of the inaugural Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award. Mark Rantall, CEO of the FPA,

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