The FPA looks forward to working with the incoming Albanese Labor Government on issues affecting financial advice

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the appointment of the new Labor Government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and says it is looking forward to effective

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SMSF Association National Conference demonstrates appetite for return to major live events

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SMSF Association CEO John Maroney and Association Chair Scott Hay-Bartlem warmly welcomed a strong delegation of over 950 multidisciplinary SMSF professionals from across the country at the opening of the

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Taking a knife to red tape on the 2022 National Conference agenda

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The vexing issue of red tape and how to cut it will come under the microscope at the 2022 SMSF Association National Conference being held at the Adelaide Convention Centre

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Be careful what you wish for

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Calls for a change to “target a principles-based regulation framework” put forward by Senator Jane Hume should be considered carefully and not be a knee-jerk reaction for popular support, according

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AFCA welcomes release of Independent Review’s report   

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) welcomed the release yesterday of the report of the Independent Review into its financial dispute resolution service. AFCA agrees in principle with the report’s

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AFA announces speaker program for EVOLVE Conference 21-22 September 2021

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In what will be his first address to the financial advice community since his appointment in June 2021, ASIC Chair, Joseph Longo, will appear on the opening day of the

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AFA advocacy helps win advisers major relief on ASIC Funding Levy

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s advocacy on behalf of its members has helped win a major concession from the Government, with the proposed trebling of the ASIC Funding Levy

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Life Industry come together to launch ‘first ever’ industry wide Professional Standards Framework

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As part of a shared commitment to unifying professional standards and further enhancing industry trust and confidence within the community, Australia’s life insurance industry has announced the development of an

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Retirement Income Review to be dissected at National Conference

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Industry experts will dissect the Retirement Income Review (RIR) report that was handed down late last year at the 2021 SMSF Association National Conference being held virtually on 16 and

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CPD: Ethics and inadequate financial advice

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On 1 January 2020, FASEA’s Code of Ethics became enforceable by law, requiring advisers to comply with its 12 detailed standards. By the end of 2020, it was announced that

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