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Industry funds still the cheapest option

... industry funds and corporate master trusts that you can join centrally through your workplace, industry or employer association or union tend to be cheaper because they have greater buying power and so can offer better fee discounts," Rainmaker director ...

Intech joins forces with Quentin Ayers

... experience in Australia and was the first adviser to recommend alternative assets in the domestic market. Under the association the two organisations will share resources enabling Quentin Ayers to have access to Intech's global partner CRA RogersCasey. ...

MTAA Super consolidates private equity position

The Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund (MTAA Super) has entered into a $30 million joint venture capital fund with the Australian National University (ANU) and the ACT Government to help develop new businesses in the ACT. The ...

7.5% of super assets likely to move due to choice

A report released by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has estimated 7.5 per cent of superannuation assets are set to move after the introduction of the choice of fund legislation. The report, called 'Implications of choice ...

More financial education required

... know' attitude isn't going to help them when they enter retirement with inadequate savings." The Financial Planning Association (FPA) recognised the same need when assessing the results of its Consumer Sentiment Survey from 2004. The most alarming statistic ...

FPA outlines strategic priorities for 2005

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has revealed its strategic priorities for 2005 including helping its members improve their professionalism, increasing the awareness of the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) qualification, strengthening its chapter ...

FPA reveals details of CFP certification changes

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has released details of changes it will make to its Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification but has also recognised other qualifications with a number of exemptions. From 1 July 2005 all candidates will ...

FPA pushes members to adopt tighter conflict of interest guidelines

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has called on members to appoint Conflict Officers, conduct business wide audits and issue declarations stating conflicts of interests have been removed. The steps are part of a guidance paper released by the ...

FPA to rubber stamp education providers

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) will, from this month, accredit the entry-level courses of Registered Training Organisations (RTO) as meeting education standards it considers acceptable for its members. The FPA has created a five member Quality ...

Newsflash - FPA awards CFP contract to Securities Institute

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has ended months of speculation by awarding the contract for the administration of its Certified Financial Planning (CFP) program to the Securities Institute of Australia (SIA). The deal is for three years with ...