AFA Inspire Celebrates International Women’s Day 

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The Association of Financial Advisers Inspire community (AFA Inspire) will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) in a series of #PressForChange events around the country. Celebrated globally on 8 March, IWD

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AFA announces new format for AFA Connect Tour

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced a new and refreshed format for the AFA Connect Tour (the Tour) which will now feature different live programs in each Australian

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Consumer Choice Awards – And the winners are …

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Zurich is the 2017 Consumers’ Choice, taking out the premier award in last night’s Consumer Choice Awards (the Awards), a joint initiative of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and

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FASEA announcement a good first step

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomed the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA)’s announcement yesterday, which outlines the degree requirement pathway that will apply to new entrants to

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We can all make a difference: Sir Bob Geldof

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Musician, businessman, humanitarian and icon, Sir Bob Geldof, who is headlining this year’s Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) National Adviser Conference on the Gold Coast this week, will be inspiring

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ANZ and AFA announce finalists for the 2017 Rising Star of the Year award

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ANZ and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced the six finalists for the 2017 AFA Rising Star of the Year Award. Now in its 13th year, the award

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Corporations Act definition of independence too restrictive

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The AFA is not surprised that ASIC has received legal advice to support its position on a broader application of the ban on the use of the terms ‘independent’, ‘impartial’

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AFA appoints Linda Vogel as General Counsel, Professionalism

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced the appointment of Linda Vogel to the role of General Counsel, Professionalism. AFA CEO Philip Kewin said Ms Vogel will work with the

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AFA raises concerns over ASIC industry funding model

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While supporting ASIC’s efforts to deter misconduct in the financial advice profession and foster consumer confidence, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has raised concerns about the ASIC Supervisory Cost

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Brad Fox passes on the AFA CEO baton

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) CEO Brad Fox is to be succeeded by former financial adviser and former Zurich executive, Philip Kewin, in a planned and seamless transition taking

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