Grandfathering deal removes legislative handcuffs from advisers

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Synchron Director, Don Trapnell is calling the deal struck by the Government and Opposition last week, which will deliver relief on the Grandfathering provisions of the Future of Financial Advice

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Consensus on grandfathering under FoFA a sensible outcome

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Support from the Parliament on grandfathering arrangements under the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms along with technical amendments is a sensible outcome the Financial Services Council said yesterday. Andrew

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AFA Applauds Grandfathering Resolution

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) applauds the swift response from both sides of Parliament in addressing concerns around Grandfathering following the Senate’s disallowance last week of the Future of

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Question Mark over Grandfathering Returns

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In light of the disallowance of the Government’s Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) Amendments regulation in the Senate last night, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is encouraged that both

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AFA calls for Factual FoFA Assessment

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the release this morning of the Government’s details relating to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) amendments, but is cautioning advisers and consumers

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Consumer rights need to be grandfathered

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has highlighted the fact that 1 July 2014 will mark 12 months since the commencement of the grandfathering problem that puts clients at risk

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Adviser hardship and impact lost in FoFA grandfathering stalemate debate

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As the grandfathering issue steadily tracks towards a resolution that will satisfy most parties, Financial Service Brokers (Connect) CEO Paul Tynan says that although grateful his call for a balanced

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