FPA calls for full compensation of CBA clients

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is calling for all impacted clients of the recent Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) advice failure to receive full compensation, saying such a

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Draft TASA regulations head in the right direction for professional FPA members

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Wednesday night’s release of draft Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) regulations show the TASA regulation is heading in the right direction, said Financial Planning Association CEO, Mark Rantall. Mr Rantall

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Young female planner wins first Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) announced yesterday Erin Shields of Dixon Advisory as the winner of the inaugural Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award. Mark Rantall, CEO of the FPA,

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Minister Cormann’s FoFA position a landmark victory

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) today congratulated Finance Minister Mathias Cormann for handing down a decisive victory in favour of all consumers who seek certainty in their dealings

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FPA welcomes Senate Committee recommendations to clarify FoFA

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) yesterday acknowledged the findings of the Senate Committee inquiry into a streamlined Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) Bill and welcomes recommendations clarifying that

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FPA says professionally assured co-regulatory model the right way forward

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Australia’s peak professional financial planning body today revealed evidence that a co-regulatory system will promote better outcomes for consumers and help restore trust in Australia’s financial advice system. Mark Rantall

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FPA welcomes regulatory support of its ten point plan

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed ASIC’s backing of its 10-point plan, saying it hopes that government policy will follow suit and reflect support. Mark Rantall, FPA

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Future of Financial Advice: FPA releases FoFA White Paper

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) says a relevant and professional future for financial advice in Australia must uphold and adhere to the fundamental principle of preserving the best

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FoFA run out tide exposes naked truth of product sales dressed as advice

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) says the gravitational pull of consumer demand cannot be ignored and will strip bare the stark difference between product sales and appropriate, consumer-centric

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FPA boosts senior ranks ahead of next phase professionalism push

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has bolstered its senior ranks with a new executive role designed to promote and strengthen the growth of the financial planning profession in

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