FPA recognises Australia’s top financial planners

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has recognised the top tier of financial planners in Australia by announcing the national winners of the 2012 Best Practice Awards in Melbourne. These awards

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National financial planning curriculum launched

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The Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC) has launched its approved national Accreditation and Curriculum Framework for financial planning degrees, establishing an agreed foundation for qualifications that encompasses and exceeds the regulatory

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Research shows ‘double dividend’ benefit of professional advice

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Research released today highlights the valuable difference higher standards and an affiliation with a professional association can have on the career of financial planners. The Investment Trends research shows that

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Global win for CFP® certification

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Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB), owner of the international CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification program, announced that it has been approved as an affiliate member of the International Organisation of Securities

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Member growth underpins a strong and vibrant FPA

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has released its Annual Report for 2011/2012, including a number of significant highlights for the professional body.  Financially, the FPA remains strong, reporting a slight surplus

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FPA announces 2013 Professionals Congress

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has announced that its signature National Conference will return in 2013 in the form of the inaugural FPA Professionals Congress. The Congress will be held at

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Education workshops mark financial planning history

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has announced that it will be conducting a series of exclusive educational workshops across Australia as part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations. The workshops, targeted at

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Australians eager to find expert financial guidance

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The Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) Financial Planning Week has proved to be successful in increasing consumer awareness about the positive difference sound financial advice can make, with thousands of consumers

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New brochure promotes better consumer awareness of advice as CFP designation takes hold

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has launched a new plain English guide to simplify the complexities that financial planning can entail for Australians seeking financial advice.  The brochure is available

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Industry unites behind Financial Planning Week

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Representatives of the financial services industry have united behind the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) Financial Planning Week. The initiative aims to educate Australians on the importance of financial planning and

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