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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 ...

EQT establishes Private Wealth division

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2012
... financial planning and insurance, and is a member of both the Financial Planning Association and the Association of Financial Advisers. EQT manages more than $4 bn in its funds management, private client and superannuation businesses and has more than ...

Former AFA president mourned

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUN 2012
Former Association of Financial Advisers president and former South Australian state director, Michael Murphy, 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 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 ...

Coalition clears up FOFA questions

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 28 MAY 2012
... has provided details on what FOFA would look like under a coalition government. Speaking at an Association of Financial Advisers Budget reply lunch, Senator Mathias Cormann said the 16 recommendations that coalition members made on the Parliamentary ...

AFA and TAL launch Female Excellence in Advice Award

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2012
In an effort to celebrate women in advice leadership roles, TAL in conjunction with the Association of Financial Advisers has launched the second Female Excellence in Advice Award. The Award recognises female financial advisers who are making a significant ...

ASIC flags guidance on code approval

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2012
... signed to a professional code that 'obviates the need' for opt-in. Speaking yesterday at a joint Association of Financial Advisers / Financial Services Council event, ASIC commissioner Peter Kell said the guidance would address a number of issues, including ...

AFA launches revamped website

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2012
The Association of Financial Advisers has launched a revamped website to better connect members, following development of its multi-platform social media presence. "We've completely rebuilt the website from the ground-up, with the intention of providing ...

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. ...

Advisers urged to keep up pressure on FOFA change

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2012
... that." Hawke said Asteron fully supported key concerns highlighted by the Opposition and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), and would be monitoring the legislation's progress through parliament. "We're all aware of the under insurance issue ...