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FPA and RIAA team up for planners

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2010
... tertiary qualification by 2015. It has also undertaken to include training in ethics in all continuing professional development initiatives for advisers, as is the current requirement for FPA members.

More planners gain SMSF cred

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUL 2010
... their work in SMSF related activities and advice, among other requirements. A commitment to ongoing SMSF professional development and appropriate insurances is also required, said SPAA. "Managing an SMSF requires a specific set of skills and knowledge. ...

AMP trains staff on insurance services

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUL 2010
... research suggests that 95 per cent of staff will remain at a company that is actively investing in their professional development," James said.

Adviser search leads to AFS

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2010
... sought after premium brand in the marketplace for advisers." He said the group's training sessions and professional development initiatives are also attracting a lot of attention. "As AFS Group practices utilise the extensive training, professional development ...

AXA appoints new GMs

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 8 FEB 2010
... for the operational elements of AXA's marketing and strategic support capability - including platforms, professional development, investment and research, risk, marketing services and brand/PR management.

Mandatory online schooling for trustees

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2010
... 92 per cent of trustee boards require their directors to undertake a minimum of 20 hours of continual professional development per annum, according to the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees "As the super industry grows, both in size and ...

FPA calls for whistleblowers and more planner education

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2009
... common curriculum across financial planning tertiary qualifications. The association wants all Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to include training in ethics. The education expectations are open for consultation from FPA members.

Sentry buys AFG Financial Planning

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2009
... and AFGFP advisers will be access to a broader Approved Product List; extensive range of personal and professional development programs; innovative client service and retention initiatives; and more efficient compliance support," said Hills. Hills also ...

GESB pay rise didn't happen: Chairman

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2009
... industry professionals to attend this [the ASFA] conference for the purposes of fulfilling essential professional development, some of which is required to maintain professional accreditation. The location of the conference [in New Zealand was] decided ...

FPA and SPAA sign MOU

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2009
... SMSF sector. Both associations signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together on policy, professional development and education. Andrea Slattery, chief executive at SPAA, said the memorandum means both associations will collaborate on the ...