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Judith Fiander
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AUSTRALIAN PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES
AUSTRALIAN PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES
When Judith Fiander first walked in the doors of Australian Philanthropic Services her intention was to volunteer for a few months. Fast forward 14 years and she is the chief executive. Eliza Bavin writes.
I think it is a bit of a stretch to say that 'The good news is professional standards reform is helping restore the reputation of the industry' because the majority of Planners expect a positive outcome from education reforms.
You would be very naive to think that come 1/1/2024, the public is suddenly going to take a different view on the industry. At least not without significant advertising spend (funded by us) and ideally, a change in title. If we are still 'Financial Planners' after that date, irrespective of education etc, then how is that going to changes perception of Planners pre 2024?