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Government to lift advice standards by law

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2015
... Inquiry's recommendation for a level commission structure." The Financial Planning Association (FPA) chief executive Mark Rantall said: "We are delighted that the Government has listened, will consult further and then legislate to put in place needed ...

FPA helps advisers with life insurance

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2015
... "practical guidance on how to apply the FPA Code of Professional Practice to life-risk advice." FPA chief executive, Mark Rantall, said the guide incorporated elements of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Life Insurance Advice ...

FPA retirement planning scholarships awarded

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2015
... raising standards in financial planning and achieving the best possible client outcomes," explained FPA chief executive Mark Rantall. "We are committed to supporting members in all areas, whether it be through comprehensive study support for the CFP ...

New faces to lead financial services policy reform

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2015
... and was an executive at National Australia Bank (NAB) in 2007. Financial Planning Association (FPA) chief executive Mark Rantall said: "O'Dwyer brings an understanding of financial services to her role, as well tremendous capability. "The dual appointment ...

FSC, FPA support ASIC user-pay model

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2015
... regulation rather than all taxpayers" and would increase ASIC's accountability to its stakeholders. FPA chief executive Mark Rantall agreed with this idea, saying it was "a way to align the interests of ASIC and the financial services sector." He cautioned ...

FPA awards open to submissions

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 3 AUG 2015
... Community Service awards, this year the FPA has introduced a University Student of the Year award. FPA chief executive Mark Rantall said the new award "celebrates the hard work and achievements of students and also acknowledges the technical expertise ...

FPA announces CFP award winner

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2015
... developing the skills required for professional excellence and I couldn't recommend it more highly." FPA chief executive Mark Rantall added, "on behalf of the FPA, I would like to formally congratulate John and, in particular, recognise his exceptional ...

Griffith, FPA launch academic advice journal

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2015
... partner with the academic community to promote financial planning as an academic discipline," FPA chief executive Mark Rantall said. "It complements the academic research grants we award each year, and our sponsorship of the Personal Finance and Investment ...

Forward-thinking advisers benefit from opt-in deadline

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2015
... conduct, which will obviate the need for FPA members to comply directly with the FoFA regime. FPA chief executive Mark Rantall told Financial Standard that he was unaware if any other professional associations were pursuing a similar approach with ASIC ...

FPA pushes for three-year opt-ins

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2015
... arrangement proposed in the Future of Financial Advice reforms. Speaking to Financial Standard, FPA chief executive Mark Rantall explained that the FPA code - for which the association is currently seeking ASIC approval - will obviate the need for client ...