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FSC's Storniolo leaves to join BT

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2014
... organisation which was announced earlier this month. The FSC has not yet replaced Storniolo, who used to lead the organisation's advocacy efforts in relation to financial advice, including the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reform, the Tax Agents ...

Super advocates urge caution on age access

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2014
... that eligibility for the age pension will be increased to 70 years by July 2035. Amelia Christie manager of research and advocacy at the Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association said at the moment super tax concessions disproportionately benefit ...

AIST reshuffles board, names new president

ALICE URIBE  |  MONDAY, 28 APR 2014
... representation model and delivering the best outcomes for members," he said. Garcia said Wood had been a key driver of AIST's advocacy work on improving the retirement outcomes of women and low income workers during her term as president. "On behalf ...

Count and SPAA partner to provide SMSF training

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2014
... access to the organisation's training and education through webinars and conferences. "Both professional standards and advocacy will be critical over the coming years as we continue to see the sector evolve," Count chief executive David Lane said. "This ...

Australian Ethical hires new Head of Ethics

ALICE URIBE  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2014
... and the investment team govern the way Australian Ethical interprets its Ethical Charter. He will also manage corporate advocacy, whereby companies are encouraged to improve their ethical behaviour across a number of issues, including human rights and ...

CFS outlines post-awards plans

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2014
... taken out of modern awards, calling the current system "anti-competitive". Nicolette Rubinsztein, general manager of advocacy and retirement at CFS, told Financial Standard that CFS' post-awards strategy will be based on its existing strategy to gain ...

ACCI board appoints new CEO

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2014
... small business background, top-level political leadership and industry association skills will be instrumental to ACCI's advocacy as the voice of Australian business." Kate has most recently served for two years as chief executive of beyondblue and previously ...

AFA to lobby on FoFA through grassroots campaign

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2014
... around the amendments to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) legislation. "We are calling on our members to support our advocacy work in representing them by asking them to engage personally with their federal elected representatives in both the lower ...

Actuaries Institute names new CEO

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2013

Jenny Brown named AFA Adviser of the Year

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2013
... prestigious accolade - the AFA Adviser of the Year Award. The Award recognises advisers who demonstrate outstanding leadership, advocacy and innovation. Brown took the top gong ahead of strong competition from Rory Mooney (Wealth By Design), Justine ...