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Adviser numbers drop, FAAA strengthens recruitment

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2023
... ramping up its initiatives to curb the attrition rate and meet the soaring demand for advice. The FAAA's chief executive Sarah Abood, who spoke at the newly merged organisation's United Association Roadshow Sydney leg this morning, highlighted the fact ...

Budget of missed opportunities: Industry

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
... federal budget allows," it said. From an advice perspective, Financial Advice Association of Australia chief executive Sarah Abood said it was disappointing there was no mention of the ASIC adviser levy. "We are also very keen to see more clarity soon ...

NALI measure receives mixed response

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
... expenditure that occurred prior to 2018/19 will also be exempted. Financial Advice Association Australia chief executive Sarah Abood described the measure as "a little surprising." "Limiting the income that is taxable as NALI to twice the level of a ...

ASIC, APRA reviewer deprioritised by government

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
... and Craig Drummond, were locked in until 2026. Commenting, Financial Advice Association of Australia chief executive Sarah Abood said the decision by government is concerning. "It is disappointing to see this highlighted as a budget saving in the context ...

FAAA suggests adviser pathway tweaks

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023
... it supports a better-targeted experienced pathway and more flexibility for qualifying courses. FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood said the associations that now comprise the FAAA have long argued for both high standards and better recognition for advisers' ...

Slash proposed tax rate for high super balances: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... response to the Better targeted superannuation concessions consultation that recently opened. FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood urged that the tax rate should be materially lower than the proposed 30%. "[The] impact of the proposed increase in the tax ...

Industry welcomes experience pathway consultation

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2023
... between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2021 would meet one part of the educational requirements. Its chief executive Sarah Abood said the association believes that relevant experience is an important element in maintaining the required standard. "For ...

Financial Advice Association Australia officially launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2023
... of policy and advocacy," Perera said. Perera will remain as AFA president and a board member until it is wound up. Sarah Abood leads the FAAA as chief executive, while AFA chief executive Phil Anderson is the general manager of transition and acts as ...

AFA, FPA unveil joint roadshow theme

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... on policy and advocacy efforts, as well as the progress on the implementation of the merger," FPA chief executive Sarah Abood said. "The events are designed to keep members up to date with current trends and industry knowledge. "Most of all it's a great ...

FPA voices concern on proposed CSLR, FAR laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2023
... retail consumers have lost money due to poor advice, there is a compensation mechanism available," FPA chief executive Sarah Abood said. However, the legislation for the CSLR remains largely unchanged from previous drafts, which has left many of the ...