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No extension to FASEA deadline

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2019
... this is a fair and reasonable process but we want to make sure that everyone has the time to feel like they can achieve it." AFA chief executive Phil Kewin expressed some disappointment following Hume's speech, telling delegates: "I think like me ...

Advisers band together: AFA Conference 2019 kicks off

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2019
... want to continue that feeling throughout the whole event. That meant separating it a little from our traditional AFA conference brand and working to come up with something that we felt would be a positive message," he said. "At a time of much noise ...

AFA names education award finalists

KRISTI CHENG  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2019
The Association of Financial Advisers has named the 2019 finalists for its AFA Excellence in Education Award. In its 12th year now, the award recognises "the transformative power of education in advice" and rewards advisers who are "striving for excellence ...

Adviser of the Year finalists named

KRISTI CHENG  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2019
... of Elliot Watson Financial Planning. Watson was also a finalist in the same category in last year's awards.Commenting, AFA chief executive Phillip Kewin said they "have proven themselves to be true leaders of our profession." In its 16th year now ...

AFA names Female Excellence finalists

KRISTI CHENG  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2019
... progression." The winner will receive a $15,000 tailored education package courtesy of TAL, and will be announced at the AFA Conference in Adelaide on 29 August. Last year's winner was Donna Lee Powell from DLP Life Design, who specialises in helping ...

Jane Hume to address AFA Conference

KRISTI CHENG  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2019
... Conference in Adelaide. AFA chief executive Philip Kewin said the AFA is delighted to welcome Senator Hume to the 2019 AFA Conference program, highlighting her interest in the financial services sector in her new portfolio. "Her address will be the first ...

Julie Bishop headlines AFA conference

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2019
... experience the unique community aspect of the AFA." Financial Standard is the official media partner for the 2019 AFA Conference to be held in Adelaide on August 28-30.

AFA expands support for paraplanners

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2019
... heard." Pulse will have its first networking event - a breakfast featuring Michelle Hoskin as speaker - at the AFA Conference in August. Hoskin is the founder of the UK certification body for financial services standards, Standards International, and ...

MetLife, AFA call for more diversity in advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2019
... helping women achieve their career goals. The grant will see 15 professional development packages, which include AFA Conference registration for 2019 and attendance at AFA events including masterclasses as well as ongoing events and networking support ...

Advisers not prepared for exam: AFA

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2019
... the legal obligations course, those aren't available either.... So the people doing the exam are doing it on faith." The AFA has been seeking an extension on the exam deadline since it was first proposed, arguing that advisers have many commitments ...