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Adviser "enshrinement" bill passes through lower house

ALICE URIBE | WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2013

... themselves "financial planners" irrespective of their training, competence, or licensing. The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has welcomed the enshrinement. "This piece of legislation has been reviewed by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on ...

Planners must advise people, not portfolios

LAURA MILLAN | TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2013

... servicing not just portfolios, but people, trusted advisers say in new research. The research by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) shows that interpersonal skills are highly prized by their clients. "Clients don't care about what you know ...

Planner numbers drop on FoFA changes

ALICE URIBE | FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2013

... potential management and cost to implement the regime," De Gori told the Financial Standard. The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) national president Michael Nowak acknowledged the decline and agreed with De Gori. He said that it could be due to ...

Industry pays tribute to Paul Riegelhuth

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | MONDAY, 6 MAY 2013

... humour." Tributes have poured in following the news of his passing. Michael Nowak, President of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), of which Riegelhuth was a Life Member, said, "He will be greatly missed by many in the AFA Family." Julie Bennett ...

Nominations open for AFA Excellence in Education award

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has opened the nominations for the sixth AFA Excellence in Education Award, which recognises advisers committed to lifelong learning. Nominations close on May 24 with the first round of interviews being held ...

Planners must boost SMSF specialisation: SPAA

ALICE URIBE | THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013

... under $60,000. The barrier to entry is coming down in the SMSF space," he said. As a result Association of Financial Advisers chief executive Brad Fox said that adviser needs a combination of hard skills and soft skills. "Advisers need to engage people ...

Admin costs rise four-fold off-platform: research

ALICE URIBE | THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2013

... quality of the reporting was an area they felt was inherently limited," Durbin said. Brad Fox, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) chief executive said that consumers are seeking greater influence and control over their investments. "The need ...

Extension looks likely for adviser tax advice changes

ALICE URIBE | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2013

... However the deferral arrangement for planners is due to expire on June 30. Philip Anderson, Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) chief operating officer told the Financial Standard that the bill to amend TASA to include financial planners was yet ...

AFA launches initiative to connect women in advice

LAURA MILLAN | MONDAY, 25 MAR 2013

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has launched an initiative to provide a network and a professional community for women across the full spectrum of the financial advice industry. The 'Inspire' initiative is addressed not only at financial ...

Govt moves to enshrine 'financial adviser' label

ALICE URIBE | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2013

... against "product spruikers". Industry bodies the Financial Planning Association (AFP) and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) have welcomed the move, with the FPA calling it a "historic day". "The FPA has long called for 'truth in labelling' ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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