Parliamentary Inquiry must focus on the future and the past FSC says

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The financial advice industry is open to any Parliamentary inquiry provided it focuses on the future, not just the past, the Financial Services Council said yesterday. John Brogden, CEO of

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New regulation of financial advisers providing tax advice

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From 1 July 2014, the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) regulates financial advisers who provide tax (financial) advice services under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (Cth) (TASA). Until now, financial

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National Roadshows answer the big questions on TASA and FoFA as July 1 date looms

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Australia’s professional financial planners remain vigilant to key legislative changes, seeking to clarify the full requirements of both the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) and Tax Agents Services Act (TASA).

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AFA Welcomes Certainty on Conflicted Remuneration, Grandfathering and TASA

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has welcomed the release of the finalised Grandfathering regulation and the passing of the Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) amendments in the Senate. Brad

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AFA Welcomes TASA Reprieve

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) notes the introduction of legislation relating to the Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) and welcomes greater certainty on the matter for advisers. “We are

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AFA: TASA amendment removal necessary

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has welcomed the removal of the Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) schedules from the Tax Laws Amendment (2013 Measures No.2) Bill 2013 (The Bill)

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FPA: A win for common sense – TASA referred to PJC

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The House of Representatives has referred schedules 3 and 4 of the Tax Laws Amendment (Measures No.2) Bill 2013, which contains measures to bring financial planners into the Tax Agent

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