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Erin Truscott named AFA Rising Star

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
... Synchron's Maritza Kriel; and Gregory Adam Bloom from Yellow Brick Road. In making the announcement AFA chief executive Brad Fox said Truscott demonstrates exceptional capabilities in all areas. "Erin aims to not only deliver service to her clients that ...

Advisers urged to meet challenges together

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
... with the collaborative, can-do attitude that has always defined the association's annual meeting. AFA chief executive Brad Fox, new treasurer Deborah Kent and outgoing vice-president Jenny Brown each used their opening addresses, ahead of an extraordinary ...

How a niche can add value

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
... has made it very hard to be a jack-of-all trades. Specialisation has certainly helped us," he said. AFA chief executive Brad Fox also highlighted the example of Brisbane financial planner Lea Schodel, who was featured prominently in the mainstream media ...

AFA Rising Star finalists announced

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2016
... commitment to education and who are making a valuable contribution to their industry and community. AFA chief executive Brad Fox said the Australian advice industry has been successful in making financial advice an attractive profession to new entrants ...

Life Insurer Code of Practice falls short: AFA

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2016
... in addressing the cultural issues and sales practices that work against consumer interests," said AFA chief executive Brad Fox. "The code needs to also impact the organisational behaviours that unreasonably conflict an adviser in their Best Interests ...

AFA Adviser of the Year finalists announced

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2016
... represent the cream of the crop, as evaluated by third party testing and robust business analysis," AFA chief executive Brad Fox said. "We know each year it is getting more difficult for great practitioners and practices to stand out from the crowd because ...

Industry bodies back O'Dwyer reappointment

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2016
... there are still "some concerns about complexity and implementation" of the superannuation system. AFA chief executive Brad Fox said: "[O'Dwyer's] reappointment will ensure the progress made on professional standards and other reforms will hasten along ...

AFA and Beddoes announce consumer choice award winners

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016
... for best ongoing policyholder experience; and Zurich won most favoured. Commenting on the awards, AFA chief executive Brad Fox said: "Life insurance remains a vital protection for Australian families and individuals. "These awards bring the voice of ...

AFA heralds adaptability

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2016
... facilitated think tank to distil the macro and micro challenges facing financial advice businesses. AFA chief executive Brad Fox said the Leaders Forum Business Summit highlighted the temptation for advisers to focus on their advice proposition and delivery ...

Nominations open for AFA Adviser of the Year

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAY 2016
... the trends affecting the political, legislative, economic, societal and technological paradigms," AFA chief executive Brad Fox said. "The AFA Adviser of the Year Award and the AFA Practice of the Year Award apply the most rigorous judging process used ...