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FPA professionalism plans garner adviser support

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2017
Live polling conducted at the Financial Planning Association of Australia's National Roadshow demonstrates a strong margin of financial advisers support the association's proposals around the forthcoming education and professional standards legislation. ...

FPA supports ASIC independence definition

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
The 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
The top performing student in the final unit of the Financial Planning Association of Australia's CFP program was awarded the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award for her ongoing commitment to providing quality financial advice. Bronnie Abraham of Brisbane-based ...

FPA to quell adviser fears around education

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2017
... The new education standards for financial advisers will be the talking point 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 ...

Advice associations respond to Federal Budget

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2017
... In the wake of new Budget measures to ease pressures on housing affordability, the Financial Planning Association of Australia reinforced its stance that superannuation should not be made accessible to first home buyers. Under proposals made in the Federal ...

FPA appoints conduct commission chair

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017
The Financial Planning Association of Australia is taking a step forward to becoming a code monitoring body with the appointment of a new chair to its conduct review commission. Graham McDonald, a solicitor and barrister with experience in dispute resolution ...

Twelve million Aussies see benefits of advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2017
A new advertising campaign launched by the Financial Planning Association of Australia is attempting to bust the myth that financial advice is just for the wealthy. The nationwide initiative is designed to demonstrate the value of financial advice ...

New alliance to encourage female planners

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017
Supporting the growth of women in financial planning, the Financial Planning Association of Australia will work with Financial Executive Women to advance the progression of women in the industry. Announcing the alliance at the 4th annual Financial Executive ...

Advisers to consult on ASIC's behalf

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
... industry and customer experiences." Likewise, chief executive Dante De Gori said the Financial Planning Association of Australia is pleased with the establishment of the committee. "It presents an opportunity for financial planners and our members to ...

FPA pushes tax deductible incentives

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2017
The Financial Planning Association of Australia is advocating for tax deductions of management fees and costs associated with the initial preparation of a financial plan. In its pre-budget submission to the Federal Government, the FPA says ongoing management ...