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Government extends FASEA deadlines

KARREN VERGARA, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2019
... smooth the transition for financial advisers." "We note, however, that there are elements, such as recognition of prior learning, that are still being finalised by FASEA. "CPA Australia will continue to work closely with the Government and FASEA to help ...

No extension to FASEA deadline

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2019
... this calendar year to date alone. Asked by Financial Standard whether she believes FASEA should provide recognised prior learning credits for experience to combat this, Hume said: "We certainly want to keep some of the wise heads and unbeatable experience ...

CFP coursework approved

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2019
... the FPA CFP designation between 1 July 1999 and 31 December 2003 are eligible for two credits in recognition of prior learning in an approved graduate diploma. FASEA chief executive officer Stephen Glenfield said: "The awarding of credits for the CFP ...

FPA offers postgrad course discounts

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2019
... will need to complete as part of the new FASEA education requirements," De Gori said. "Along with FPA Learn - an online learning platform that brings together all members' FPA education and professional development needs - these discounts will be valuable ...

NEOS Life partners with insurance tech firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2019
... added. Found in 50 locations globally, Ebix provides software and e-commerce services to the insurance, financial, e-learning and healthcare industries. It aims also to provide software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions in CRMs, front-end and back-end systems ...

FASEA approves more coursework

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2019
... designation in or after 2001 (offered by the Portfolio Construction Forum) have been awarded one credit recognition for prior learning (RPL) to attain professional designation. Those who have attained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation ...

Macquarie asset management business down

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2019
At the Macquarie Group annual general meeting chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake said the group was performing in line with expectations, despite the annuity-style businesses, including Macquarie Asset Management, being down. Addressing the AGM ...

AFA expands support for paraplanners

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2019
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) launched a new community of practice for paraplanners. AFA Pulse has been designed as an online community, launched with a Facebook page. Any AFA members who are paraplanners or looking to move into paraplanning ...

CPA, CAANZ designations approved

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2019
Chartered accountants and CPAs will now be able to claim credits for prior learning towards meeting the FASEA education standards for financial advisers. The Financial Adviser Standard and Ethics Authority will approve one credit for advisers who have ...

New strategic advisory lead at Willis Towers Watson

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2019
Willis Towers Watson announced a new head of strategic advisory, investments. Jessica Melville steps up to the position after 10 years with the firm, joining in 2008 as an analyst. Prior to joining Willis Towers Watson, Melville worked as an investment ...