ASIC scores silver in Workplace Giving Awards 2016

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ASIC’s workplace giving program has been awarded a silver medal in the inaugural Workplace Giving Excellence Awards in Melbourne yesterday. The awards are part of the Australian Charities’ Fund One

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Another step closer to a recognised profession

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes confirmation from the government that professional standards legislation will progress later this year. Commenting on the release yesterday from the Minister for Revenue

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FPA welcomes imminent introduction of Education and Professional Standards Legislation

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed yesterday’s announcement that the Government’s planned legislation to mandate professional standards for financial planners will be introduced by the end of the

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AFA endorses LIF Bill

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Following months of negotiation, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) supports the Corporations Amendment (Life Insurance Remuneration Arrangements) Bill 2016, introduced by the Government to the Lower House yesterday, as

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Morrison and O’Dwyer appointments bring stability to super

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The SMSF Association congratulates the Hon Scott Morrison MP and the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP in their re-appointment to the Treasury and the Revenue and Financial Services portfolios in the

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FPA welcomes clarification of education and professional standards reforms

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) last week welcomed the Government’s proposed changes to education and professional standards reform in financial advice, in particular the transitional arrangements for existing financial

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Choice of super fund currently before the parliament

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More consumers are a step closer to being able to choose their superannuation fund under legislation introduced to Parliament last week. Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O’Dwyer, introduced the Superannuation Legislation Amendment

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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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FPA welcomes new Assistant Treasurer O’Dwyer

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the appointment of The Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP as Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Small Business, as well as the elevation

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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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