AFA Supports AMP on Lifting Adviser Standards

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has endorsed measures announced yesterday by AMP relating to professional adviser development, following the release of AMP’s financial results and accompanying statements. AFA CEO Brad

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AFA and Affinia make a stand on professional membership

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and national dealer group Affinia Financial Advisers have joined forces to strengthen practitioner professional development. AFA CEO Brad Fox said Affinia is one of

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NZ investment symposium presented to support Christchurch financial advisers

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Pillars for Building Better Quality Portfolios   The New Zealand Investment Symposium is being presented by an exceptional faculty of Australian investment experts visiting Christchurch this week, exclusively to support

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Licensee Select and Financial Index sign agreement

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Licensee Select has signed an agreement to provide licensee solutions to Financial Index Australia Pty Ltd (FIA) – an Australia-wide financial planning firm with 10 offices and more than 35

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SPAA positive on most FOFA reforms

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SPAA is pleased the Government is considering scaled advice to replace the accountants’ exemption but disappointed risk commissions have been dealt with separately inside and outside of super. The Self Managed Super

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FPA embarks on journey to inspire community trust and confidence

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The most significant strategic shift in the 18-year life of the Financial Planning Association has been adopted by the FPA Board and, pending the approval of constitutional changes by the

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AMP launches Diploma of Financial Services

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AMP is boosting its training capability by introducing a new qualification, the Diploma of Financial Services, which will be available through its Horizons Academy from January 2011. AMP Horizons Director

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Research highlights need for advisers to prepare for battle

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National President of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Dr Jim Taggart, OAM says recent research published by Roy Morgan Research around the low level of consumer trust in advisers

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