AFA supports enhanced register of financial advisers

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has supported last week’s announcement by the Government on the establishment of an enhanced register of financial advisers, saying that it is another step forward

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FSC strongly supports enhanced public register of financial advisers

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The Financial Services Council strongly supports the Register of Financial Advisers announced last week by the Government. The register has significantly expanded the initial proposal to include details on financial advisers and their

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Adviser register should assist consumers: SPAA

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) supports the Federal Government’s decision to introduce a register of financial advisers as it should provide practical assistance to consumers wanting financial advice they

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Enhanced financial planners register seen favourably by SPAA

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SPAA is encouraged by the Government’s move to improve professional standards in the financial planning and retirement sectors, says the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) CEO Andrea Slattery. She

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BT Financial Group calls for tougher central register of financial planners

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BT Financial Group Chief Executive Brad Cooper has called for a radical overhaul of consumer access to information on Australia’s financial planners. “We think all Australians should have access to

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Consumers and AFA Members to benefit from Adviser Registration

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The establishment of a central register of financial advisers, which was included in the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) amendments deal announced last week by the Coalition, with the support

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Public register of advisers will enhance consumer protection

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement that the Government will establish an enhanced public register of financial planners. Mark Rantall, CEO of the FPA, said: “The Government’s commitment

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New register of financial advisers will increase transparency for consumers

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The Financial Services Council said yesterday that the establishment of an enhanced public register of financial advisers will increase transparency for consumers. John Brogden, CEO of the FSC said: “The

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