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Associations support adviser standards amendments

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016
... approach to the new standards has been applied and that our recommendations have been taken on board," AFA chief executive Brad Fox said. This was supported by FPA chief executive Dante De Gori, who said the new reforms will require existing financial ...

AFA Foundation donations continue to grow

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016
... $220,000 over the past year, with donations totalling more than $1 million since its launch in 2007. AFA chief executive Brad Fox said the AFA Foundation allows advisers to come together to contribute to those in need and is a core pillar in the industry ...

Industry reacts to ASIC reforms

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... for small business operators similar to the system used by AUSTRAC. Association of Financial Advisers chief executive Brad Fox made similar comments, arguing: "The benefits in financial, relationship and total wellbeing for those that receive financial ...

Banking inquiry cost better spent on ASIC: AFA

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016
... according to the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA). Speaking at a media briefing in Sydney, AFA chief executive officer Brad Fox said there were already adequate rules in place to regulate the financial services industry but that greater support ...

AFA calls out ISA on claims blame

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016
Association of Financial Advisers chief executive Brad Fox has dismissed Industry Super Australia's calls to connect adviser remuneration with insurance claim decisions. Arguing that linking the two is "like blaming a petrol station for a driver who ...

BT awarded Life Company of the Year

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016
... three of 13 awards on offer, also winning the Income Protection Award and Claims Team of the Year. AFA chief executive Brad Fox said the overall award recognises the insurer which exceeds expectations in terms of product quality, innovation and service. ...

LIF expected before parliament this week

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2016
... would come into effect on July 1 with a two-year transition period. Association of Financial Advisers chief executive Brad Fox, who participated in the development of the LIF along with the Financial Planning Association of Australia and Financial Services ...

AFA makes three senior appointments

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2016
... having consulted to Centrepoint Alliance on professional standards for the past two years," said AFA chief executive Brad Fox. He added, "He also brings with him a great understanding of consumers, having previously worked as a case manager for the Financial ...

Adviser standards need a tidy

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 11 JAN 2016
... line with the Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning rather than an undergraduate degree or AQF7. AFA chief executive Brad Fox said there are financial advisers in the AFA community "who have a long and untarnished track record of providing quality advice" ...

AFA recommends SG monthly threshold removal

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2015
... future government spending but also assist the future of retirement for both males and females," said AFA chief executive Brad Fox and president Deborah Kent in a joint statement. "These savings will be realised during retirement from a perspective that ...