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Housing affordability down in December

... in the December quarter, according to a report released yesterday by the Commonwealth Bank and the Housing Industry Association. Figures from the survey indicate that housing was 23.7% less affordable for first-time home buyers in the December quarter ...

New regime for financial services, but unresolved issues remain

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAR 2004
Australia's financial services industry today officially moves to a new regime, where greater disclosure is required and all industry players are regulated under the same umbrella. After six years in the making and a two year transition period, the ...

ASIC appoints new consumer protection director

... will be leaving ASIC on March 10, following his appointment as chief executive officer of the Australian Consumers Association (ACA).

FPA says 97% of principal members FSR compliant

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has confirmed that 560 of its current 576 principal members - or 97% - have either obtained or have applications pending for an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) and will be compliant come the Financial ...

FPA chief takes on ASIC over paperwork hassles

Financial Planning Association (FPA) chief executive Kerrie Kelly has been quick to follow through on her promise to lobby the Government and regulatory bodies, by sending a submission to the corporate watchdog outlining its Statement of Advice concerns. ...

AFA launches estate planning programme

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has introduced an estate planning programme in conjunction with the Australian College of Financial Services. AFA president Robin Yates said many Australians did not plan for death and its impact on loved ...

IFSA welcomes financial education in schools

... financial information and education for consumers has been welcomed by the industry. Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) chief executive Richard Gilbert said he particularly welcomed the focus on improving financial education for schoolchildren. ...

Shareholders expect NAB chairman to quit other roles

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2004
The Australian Shareholders' Association wants new National Australia Bank (NAB) chairman Graeme Kraehe to quit directorships at two major companies within a week so he can devote more time to the bank. Mr Kraehe said yesterday that he was reviewing ...

ASIC director leaves to head ACA

... protection Peter Kell has left the watchdog to take up the role of chief executive officer with the Australian Consumers\' Association (ACA). The appointment continues an executive reshuffle within the regulatory bodies, with Kell replacing Louise Sylvan ...

FPA diploma enrolments closing soon

Enrolments for the Financial Planning Association of Australia's first semester courses close on February 6. The association offers a Diploma of Financial Services, Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and a Certified Financial Planner program. New ...