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Professional standards need deeper thought: Consultant

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2017
... the standards body but we do have both the opportunity and obligation to shape the future of continuing professional development," Graham said. "Now is our chance to help guide the future of our industry. Lobby the government, talk with your association ...

NAB pushes planning career path

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017
... bachelor degree majoring in financial planning. Recipients will also receive an invitation to a NAB FP professional development day and a mentorship with a senior NAB financial planner. In partnership with the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and ...

AFA chief executive steps down

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2017
... and the AFA Consumer Choice Life Insurance Awards. Under his leadership, the number of attendees at AFA professional development events grew to more than 6000 in 2016. Fox said he is pleased to be continuing to make a significant contribution to the ...

AustralianSuper manager awarded FINSIA scholarship

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
... she could make to the industry, and super in particular." Parr is chair of Women In Super's national professional development committee and a member of the Victorian emerging leaders committee of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia. ...

Kaplan uses AI to stop adviser social media blunders

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
... content, it actively educates advisers through real-time feedback, just-in-time learning interventions, and professional development opportunities where necessary - I am confident it will help alleviate the perceived compliance fears and difficulty associated ...

Advisers embrace new education regime

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2017
... chairman and non-executive director Jim Taggart said. "The introduction of a recognised academic and professional development framework will build much needed confidence in the industry going forward." Taggart also reinforced Mentor Education's belief ...

House passes professional standards bill

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2017
... qualification equivalent to a degree, complete a professional year, pass an exam, and undertake continuous professional development. A single uniform code of ethics will also set the ethical principles that advisers must comply with. O'Dwyer hopes that ...

Rainmaker hires former CIFR chief

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2017
... business. Gallagher will work with Rainmaker to further develop its research function and its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offering. He will also provide insight on financial services policy and contribute to Financial Standard. Gallagher ...

Swell in advisers seeking higher education

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2017
... Knight said. "Much like other highly-regarded professions, advisers are treating higher education and professional development as crucial pillars in enhancing performance and competitiveness." Knight believes it is critical advisers are encouraged to ...

Professional Standards legislation hits parliament

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2016
... advisers; an industry code of ethics; an exam to create a common benchmark across the industry and an ongoing professional development component. "The current requirements have allowed some financial advisers to become qualified to provide financial ...