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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SMSF Association appoints two Board members

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The SMSF Association has recently appointed two new Board members. They are Professor Deborah Ralston, a former Chair of the Association who stepped down in September 2019 on being appointed

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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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Strengthening and streamlining oversight of the financial advice sector

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Joint media release with Senator the Hon Jane Hume, Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology: The Morrison Government is implementing further reforms to strengthen the financial advice

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New Ministers welcomed by SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association congratulates Josh Frydenberg, Stuart Robert and Zed Seselja in their appointments as Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Minister for Treasury and Finance, respectively, in the new Coalition

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Cabinet appointments send the right signal to SMSF sector

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Having the portfolio of Assistant Treasurer in Cabinet and combined with Small Business is a very positive development for the self-managed super sector, says SMSF Association Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

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AFA welcomes Assistant Treasurer

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has welcomed the appointment of the Hon. Kelly O’Dwyer, MP as Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Small Business. Commenting on the appointment, AFA National President,

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Consumers will have more protections under new super legislation

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Governance) Bill 2015 which was introduced to Parliament today by the Assistant Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg. The Bill is part

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AFA to host Assistant Treasurer

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Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to keep members informed about regulatory change in the advice space, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) will host a business lunch with the Hon. Josh

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AFA: Level commissions should not change

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has confirmed that the Life Insurance Framework (LIF) includes a very clear statement protecting the existing level commission regime. The LIF agreement between the

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