National Roadshows answer the big questions on TASA and FoFA as July 1 date looms

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Australia’s professional financial planners remain vigilant to key legislative changes, seeking to clarify the full requirements of both the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) and Tax Agents Services Act (TASA).

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Senior advice executive joins the Future2 board

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One of the financial advice sector’s most prominent senior executives has joined the board of Future2 Foundation. Marianne Perkovic, Executive General Manager Advice at Commonwealth Bank, was unanimously endorsed as

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Financial System Inquiry submission recommends consideration of professionalism, fairness and co-regulation

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has submitted its recommendations to the Financial System Inquiry with a view to creating a more efficient, effective and innovative financial system, consistent

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Financial Planners called on to help award philanthropic grants

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Future2 opens 2014 grants to applications, committing $70,000 Regional Chapters of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) are being called on to help allocate $70,000 worth of grants, based on their

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FoFA regulatory freeze welcomed by advice profession

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Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) Chief Executive Mark Rantall says the ‘good faith’ decision to place on hold the introduction of regulatory amendments to FoFA legislation is a welcome

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Government acknowledges FPA concerns on general advice as consumer risks eased by “employee only” rule

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the Government’s amended restrictions to the general advice exemption under FoFA. The Corporations Amendment (Streamlining of Future of Financial Advice) Bill

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Future2 maps new route and sets dates for 5th cycling fundraiser

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The 2014 Future2 Wheel Classic – the annual long-distance cycling event that is now an established part of the foundation’s fundraising calendar – will follow a new route from Melbourne

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FPA leads with pragmatic, positive FoFA recommendations to Treasury

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has submitted its recommendations to Treasury outlining positive measures to ensure that the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) legislation is drafted in the best interests

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Future2 poised for further growth as it enters its seventh year

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An expanding grants program, stronger financial position and closer collaboration with the Financial Planning Association and its members, have created a firm foundation for Future2 as it enters a seventh

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FPA prepares planners for TASA

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is set to launch a comprehensive education campaign to prepare planners for the implementation of the Tax Agent Services Act in July. The campaign kicks

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