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Adviser education renews ethics focus

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017

... when you see one, and clearly, we would hope that you respond accordingly." The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is addressing ethics at its Professionals Congress in November. Click to view the congress program. Disclosure and transparency ...

FPA Congress will highlight value of relationships

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017

... Professional Congress, encouraging them to reassess the ways in which they establish and develop meaningful client relationships. The FPA Congress, to be hosted in Hobart this year, will culminate in a live discussion with renowned academic and activist ...

Advice key to living the dream

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 21 AUG 2017

... financial planner, according to new insights from the Financial Planning Association of Australia. New research released by the FPA shows that almost a quarter of working-age Australians believe they are 'mostly' living their dream life, though only ...

Housing affordability depresses confidence: Westpac

EMMA RAPAPORT | THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017

... warned of the risks of unintended consequences to both superannuation and the housing market if the policy becomes law. "The FPA is concerned that allowing people to access their superannuation accounts for a deposit will have consequences on both the ...

First home super scheme may not make it to parliament in 2018

EMMA RAPAPORT | TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2017

... submission to treasury to warn of the risks of unintended consequences to both superannuation and the housing market. "The FPA is concerned that allowing people to access their superannuation accounts for a deposit will have consequences on both the ...

FPA professionalism plans garner adviser support

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2017

... financial advisers support the association's proposals around the forthcoming education and professional standards legislation. FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said the response from members to the FPAs 100-point plan, submitted to the Financial Advisers ...

FPA supports ASIC independence definition

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017

... Financial Planning Association of Australia is voicing its support for ASIC's definitions on independent financial advice. FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said it is important to note that the definition of 'independent' under s923A of the Corporations ...

Brisbane adviser receives top planning award

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017

... financial advisers and I think we will see a lot more women excelling in the industry," Abraham said. In congratulating Abraham, FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said it was a major achievement given the CFP Certification Assessment unit is designed ...

FPA to quell adviser fears around education

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2017

... of the Financial Planning Association of Australia's National Roadshow, hitting Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney this week. FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said the education standards continue to be a lively point of discussion with members, with the ...

Advice associations respond to Federal Budget

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2017

... night, first home buyers will be able to salary sacrifice super contributions from 1 July to be used as a first home deposit. FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said while the association supports initiatives to make housing more affordable, accessing ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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