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IFSA launches education series

The Investment and Financial Services Association has launched a new investor education series in anticipation of more favourable market conditions and heightened investor interest in the managed investment industry. IFSA has kicked off 2004 with the ...

ASFA research reveals poor consumer understanding

... Consumer understanding of fees and charges within the superannuation sector remains at a very low level according to an Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) report. Research commissioned by the industry body revealed that a group of ...

FPA chairman flags further changes

Financial Planning Association (FPA) chairman, Steve Helmich, has backed the December restructure of the organisation by new chief executive officer Kerrie Kelly, and flagged further changes that will be made in 2004. In December, Kelly announced she ...

Just Super scraps direct administration fees

... released proposed guidelines covering fee and product disclosure for managed investment funds. But only last month the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said it had roadtested the guidelines, and found consumers still had difficulty ...

FPA chief speaks out on restructure

Recently appointed chief executive of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) Kerrie Kelly has put to rest speculation surrounding the dramatic restructure of the industry body, as reported in the Financial Standard yesterday. "The actual number of ...

Christmas spirit replaced by outrage as FPA cut 22 staff

Recently appointed Financial Planning Association (FPA) chief executive Kerrie Kelly has announced her first action in her new role, bringing the axe down on 22 staff, clearing the way for a complete restructure of the representative body. "It would ...

ABA announces long-term initiative to improve financial literacy

... make informed judgements and effective decisions about the use and management of their money. Australian Bankers' Association (ABA) chairman John McFarlane said, "Empowering people with the appropriate financial skills, knowledge and information ensures ...

FPA appoints five new directors to Board

The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors, following closely on the commencement Kerrie Kelly's term as new FPA chief executive. The Board additions are Dominic Alafaci CFP, Julie Berry ...

ASIC begins investigation into NRMA complaints

... number of complaints made in relation to the recent half-board election and AGM of the National Roads and Motorists' Association Ltd (NRMA). ASIC explained it established a special review team to assess the large number of complaints it has received ...

ASFA CEO keen to work with ALP's Mark Latham on super policies

The Chief Executive of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), Philippa Smith, has said that ASFA is looking forward to working with newly-elected ALP leader Mark Latham. "He has shown a keen interest in national retirement savings," ...