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FPA: Stance on opt-in remains the same

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAR 2012
... FOFA and we have been speaking to all major stakeholders but more critically the Government, the Opposition and the Independents." When asked if it was better for all associations to cooperate on FOFA proposals, Rantall said that it was the best case ...

Senate committee gives FOFA green light

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2012
... yesterday, with the House of Representatives debate due to take place today following months of industry lobbying of the Independents. The Senate committee's recommendations include provision of minimum disclosure guidelines on what providers need to ...

AFA urges Independents to help change FOFA

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
The Association of Financial Advisers has written to Independents and other MPs urging their support to change certain elements of the planned FOFA legislation. Issues outlined by the association include the removal of retrospective fee disclosure requirements ...

FOFA discontent rumbles on after PJC findings

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2012
... expensive advice, alienating middle income earners. "The issue will be resolved on the floor of the House and the Independents will be key," added Klipin. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) had a more positive reaction to the ...

ALP leadership issues will delay FOFA: Chikarovski

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
... AFA chief Richard Klipin said the organistion would continue lobbying both sides of Parliament in addition to the Independents in the lead-up to the lower house debate, with their focus on the issue continuing to be the unnecessary red-tape.

Qantas Super taps MLC for insurance

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2012
... their insurance needs throughout the various life stages. The Life Stages Tool counts six life stages including young independents, professionals, young families, mature families, pre-retirees and retirees, and could also be used for advisers to help ...

Omniwealth provides planning tools for independents

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2011
Independent advisers are being offered a safety line from wealth advisory group Omniwealth which launched a new dealer group website promoting best of breed services for advisers that want to maintain their independence. The dealer group, which provides ...

AFS acquires QLD planning practice

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2011
... quickly, organisations that don't have distribution are starting to look at where they can quickly build a network and independents are concerned whether they can survive on their own in economies of scale, PI and the additional costs of FOFA." Meikle ...

FOFA will pass: Shorten, FPA

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2011
... success rate in getting its bills through parliament," said De Gori. De Gori then analysed the voting history of the Independents and predicted that while some had expressed reservations about certain parts of FOFA, the majority would still vote in its ...

MLC Insurance platform cuts turnaround by 70pc

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2011
The newly-launched MLC Insurance solution targets the entire advice industry, particularly independents, with insurance turnaround times to be slashed by 70% said MLC, which combines Aviva features with new insurance services. Adviser feedback and pilot ...