AIOFP’s Board Response to FOFA

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DRAFT A Discussion Paper Presented to Minister Bill Shorten 1. Fiduciary Duty While there is currently no statutory fiduciary duty, the vast majority of advisers already behave in a manner

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AMP Planner Protection Poll: It’s not just the horses who have blinkers on this spring

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With the Spring Racing Carnival in full swing, AMP research finds Australians still have blinkers on when it comes to the importance of insurance. The AMP Planner Protection Poll found

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Outgoing AFA National President calls on Minister Shorten to put consumers first

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National President of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Dr Jim Taggart, OAM has called on Minister Bill Shorten to become a true advocate of the financial services industry so

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Bushfire Action Weeek reminds Victorians to get Lifewise this Summer

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With 95% of Australian families having inadequate life insurance, Bushfire Action Week is a reminder to all about the importance of protecting the family against the risks associated with bushfires.

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ASIC consults on compensation requirements for traditional trustee company services

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ASIC has released a consultation paper inviting feedback on its proposal regarding the administration of compensation requirements for trustee companies providing traditional trustee company services (traditional services) to retail clients.

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ASIC consults on dispute resolution requirements for traditional trustee company services

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ASIC has released a consultation paper inviting feedback on its proposal regarding the administration of compensation requirements for trustee companies providing traditional trustee company services (traditional services) to retail clients.

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ASIC bans Sydney financial adviser

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Mr Vince Aloisi of Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, has been permanently banned from providing financial services by ASIC. ASIC’s action against Mr Aloisi follows its investigation into allegations of

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MLC wins investment award for Horizon fund

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MLC has been recognised for excellence in investments with its Horizon 2 Income Portfolio winning Best Conservative Multi-Sector Fund of the Year at the 2010 Financial Review Smart Investor Blue

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Consumers provided commitment to quality and high standards with financial services Trustmark

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Consumers learnt today that the Financial Services Council had launched a Trustmark that will demonstrate a commitment to high quality and standards in financial products and services including superannuation, life

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Financial Services Council – A bigger voice on the economy

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At an Extraordinary General Meeting held yesterday in Sydney, members of the Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA) voted to change the organisation’s name to the Financial Services Council and

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