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Fix churn with watch list: AFA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2012
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) said churn should be handled by insurers sharing information to create an industry watch list that would identify advisers participating in the practice. The AFA proposal is in response to recent Financial ...

Aust advisers to get dual Aust-NZ recognition

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 2 JUL 2012
Australian Securities & Investments Commission has partnered with New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority to implement mutual recognition arrangements for Australian and New Zealand advisers. The Trans-Tasman mutual recognition arrangements will enable ...

AFA award nominations now open

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 25 JUN 2012
The Association of Financial Advisers has today opened nominations for its annual AFA Rising Star of the Year Award. The Award, now in its eight year, invites advisers from across the sector to nominate colleagues that demonstrate a high level of advisory ...

FOFA passes as industry backs professionalism

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2012
... are set for financial planners and provide further confidence for Australians seeking financial advice," Rantall said. The AFA has also announced a focus on supporting members in implementation, although president Brad Fox said finalisation of regulation ...

Former AFA president mourned

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUN 2012
... has died at the age of 66, after a six year battle with cancer. In announcing his loss to Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) members, AFA chief executive, Richard Klipin said Mr Murphy, who was affectionately known as 'Murf', served the AFA with ...

AFA opens Adviser of the Year nominations

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUN 2012
The Association of Financial Advisers, in partnership with Zurich, has opened nominations for the 2012 AFA Adviser of the Year Award. The Award is celebrating its 10th year of recognising the best advisers in Australia. "Zurich partnered with the Association ...

AFA and TAL launch Female Excellence in Advice Award

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2012
... our advice channel." Female advisers may self nominate or be nominated by 31 July 2012. The winner will be announced at the AFA National Conference in October 2012.

AFA launches revamped website

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2012
... completely rebuilt the website from the ground-up, with the intention of providing members with the latest industry news, AFA event dates and more in an easy to navigate way," said Richard Klipin, chief executive of the Association of Financial Advisers ...

Flaws in advice system revealed by ASIC report

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2012
... surprise considering 85% of the licensees are owned by institutions. This clear vertical integration is a concern," said Prossor. AFA chief executive Richard Klipin said the results were disappointing but provides a solid framework for the advice industry ...

FOFA passing causes industry division

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2012
... consumers first and having financial planning recognised as a profession," said Rantall. The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is less impressed, comparing Minister Shorten to Harry Potter villain Lord Voldemort, and calling the reforms a failure. ...