FPA pushes for three-year opt-insBY ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2015 12:25PMThe Financial Planning Association is pushing for member clients to receive three-year opt-in notices rather than the two-year arrangement proposed in the Future of Financial Advice reforms. Related News |
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A family man, business owner, cricket fanatic and financial adviser, David Sharpe has many facets. One of his biggest legacies, as he steps down as chair of the Financial Advice Association Australia, is leaving the profession stronger than he found it.






