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'But for' compensation methodology unfair: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... it interplays with the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) raised concerns at the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress. By way of example, FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood pointed to a recent AFCA case whereby the victim made ...

FAAA celebrates adviser excellence

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has announced the winners of its annual awards in Brisbane overnight, including Adviser of the Year and CFP Professional of the Year. Presented as part of the annual FAAA Congress, the awards presented ...

AI no silver bullet for advice process, documentation: Experts

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... Retrac director Travis Carter, who helps advisers with technology solutions. Carter told the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress on day two that advisers need "to be careful" with how AI is used. This includes all advice firm employees ...

Self-regulation on the cards: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... "profession" status and has the potential to self-regulate in the near future, according to Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) chair David Sharpe. In six years' time, Sharp believes the advice profession will at least be co-regulated, lauding ...

'New class of advisers' need clear-cut distinction: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... delineate between its proposed new class of advisers (NCAs) and financial advisers, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) warns in anticipation of the looming Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) Tranche 2 reforms. Addressing the first ...

FAAA takes aim at finfluencers with new campaign

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) is rolling out consumer campaigns across prominent digital channels to promote the value of professional financial advice. FAAA general manager, membership Tania Milnes said the campaign reinforces that ...

FAAA moves to combat adviser shortage with new partnership

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) India as it attempts to bridge the adviser gap. One of the main goals of the MoU, which was signed between ...

E&P Financial advances delisting

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024
... References Committee, which will provide a report by the last sitting day of March 2025. The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) secured the motion to investigate how Dixon Advisory/E&P was able to escape unscathed from providing conflicted ...

CSLR warns adviser levy will balloon

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2024
... Services Guide (FSG) when dealing in financial products has been welcomed by the industry. Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager of advocacy and standards policy Phil Anderson said this relief resolves a problem that was identified ...

My Dealer Services appoints head of strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024
My Dealer Services appointed Ashley Mahadeea to the role of head of strategy. Mahadeea is experienced in advising fintech start-ups on launch strategies, strategic planning, competitive analysis, and business development. He is also currently the national ...