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Details still needed on opt-in: ANZ Wealth

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2012
... professional association in the first place, in so far as who meets the requirements. "Putting the obvious issues like FPA versus the AFA to one side for a moment, having a professional code of conduct in a profession is intuitively a good thing, so ...

AFA hits out at ISN over deal allegations

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAR 2012
The AFA has weighed into the debate over allegations a deal had been struck between the FPA and Industry Super Network on opt-in and the use of the term "financial planner". National media reported this week that the Financial Planning Association (FPA) ...

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 ...

Latest Financial Standard iPad edition available now

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2012
In the new edition of Financial Standard we feature the recent AFA/Plan for Life awards and profile Peter Crewe, chief executive of AIA Australia, as well as all the latest industry news, views and regular features. For all the latest industry news ...

Mandatory FOFA start date confirmed for July 2013

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2012
... some of our other suggestions," Mark Rantall, head of the FPA told Financial Standard. The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) also welcomed the news. "It is good to see that the collective efforts of the AFA and the financial services industry have ...

Latest Financial Standard iPad edition available today

RACHEL DAVIS  |  MONDAY, 12 MAR 2012
In the new edition of Financial Standard we feature the recent AFA/Plan for Life awards and profile Peter Crewe, chief executive of AIA Australia, as well as all the latest industry news, views and regular features. Financial Standard's latest edition ...

AFA urges Independents to help change FOFA

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
... retrospectively, and a delay in the FOFA start date to ensure industry is "adequately prepared". Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) chief executive Richard Klippin had previously argued that Independents would be key in efforts to amend the legislation ...

FOFA discontent rumbles on after PJC findings

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2012
... John Brogden, FSC chief. Planning bodies the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) were also unhappy with the outcome. FPA boss Mark Rantall claimed that while the PJC "acknowledged" some of its concerns ...

TAL big winner in AFA annual awards

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
... for Income Protection, BT and Macquarie for Risk Product Innovation and Challenger for Overall Annuity Provider of the Year. AFA national president Brad Fox applauded the range and calibre of services and products from life insurers, while also drawing ...

ALP leadership issues will delay FOFA: Chikarovski

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
... government's responsibility and will likely cause further delays in gaining certainty around FOFA, said Kerry Chikarovski at an AFA event last night. The political strategist for the Association of Financial Advisers gave an update on the timing of the ...