New award supports emerging professionals in honour of industry pioneer Gwen Fletcher AM

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has today announced the institution of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award, a prize that will be awarded to the highest achieving student in the CFP®

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FPA announces winners of inaugural Financial Planning Research Grants to academics

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The Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC) yesterday announced the two winners of the inaugural FPEC University Research Grants. The winners of the grants have been named as a team from

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FoFA regulatory freeze welcomed by advice profession

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Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) Chief Executive Mark Rantall says the ‘good faith’ decision to place on hold the introduction of regulatory amendments to FoFA legislation is a welcome

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Government acknowledges FPA concerns on general advice as consumer risks eased by “employee only” rule

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the Government’s amended restrictions to the general advice exemption under FoFA. The Corporations Amendment (Streamlining of Future of Financial Advice) Bill

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Future2 poised for further growth as it enters its seventh year

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An expanding grants program, stronger financial position and closer collaboration with the Financial Planning Association and its members, have created a firm foundation for Future2 as it enters a seventh

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FPA prepares planners for TASA

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is set to launch a comprehensive education campaign to prepare planners for the implementation of the Tax Agent Services Act in July. The campaign kicks

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Global research finds CFP® professionals highly valued by financial services firms

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FPA says professionalism generates a dividend benefit for clients, financial planners and institutions The Financial Planning Association (FPA) says a major global research study has revealed that financial services firms

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Facts on FoFA amendments reveal empty product rhetoric and political posturing

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Rhetoric and unnecessary scare mongering are clouding the facts about proposed amendments to the best interest duty component of the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) legislation. “Australian consumers have nothing

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Planners provide free advice to help Aussies reach their 2014 financial resolutions

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Ask an Expert Week (3-9 Feb) connects consumers with financial planning experts The Financial Planning Association (FPA)’s Ask an Expert Week kicks off today, giving Australians the opportunity to have

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FPA commends timely release of FoFA draft legislation

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has welcomed the timely release of the draft amendments to FoFA for a three week period of consultation, as announced today by Assistant Treasurer, Arthur

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