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Industry bodies in joint move to improve financial literacy

The Australian Bankers' Association (ABA), the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA) have worked together to released a guide to help employees improve their financial literacy in the lead up ...

FPA concerned over misleading advertising about Choice

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has expressed its concerns that the current advertising campaigns regarding choice of fund are factually inaccurate and are creating a confusing climate for consumers in the lead up to the new regime. The FPA ...

Lucchese to lead FPA professional standards arm

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has appointed Adrian Lucchese as its new general manager professional standards. Lucchese brings with him ten years experience dealing with corporate governance issues in his role as a legal director and general ...

Government releases FSR refinements

In an attempt to improve the operation of the Financial Services Regulation (FSR) framework the Federal Government has released a series of 25 refinements to the regime. The fine-tuning to the framework was made to help clarify the obligations industry ...

FPA calls for regulation of property investment advice

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has called for a national regulatory system to protect property investors stating the current regimes do not offer the same protections available to financial investors. The FPA made the comments as part of giving ...

FPA refutes Virgin's view on planners

The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has come out in defence of financial planners in response to the negative comments Virgin Money aimed at the industry during the launch of its new superannuation offering. At the launch Virgin Money ...

More financial education required

Recent surveys and statistics have shown consumers are still in need of financial education particularly in regards to superannuation as most Australians are likely to suffer a shortfall in retirement income. According to data compiled by the National ...

FPA outlines strategic priorities for 2005

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has revealed its strategic priorities for 2005 including helping its members improve their professionalism, increasing the awareness of the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) qualification, strengthening its chapter ...

FPA to rubber stamp education providers

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) will, from this month, accredit the entry-level courses of Registered Training Organisations (RTO) as meeting education standards it considers acceptable for its members. The FPA has created a five member Quality ...

A focused and fitter FPA for 2005

The FPA's annual general meeting signalled a new 'focused and fitter' association with a continued emphasis on financial literacy and the importance of financial planners. Buoyed by the recent CPA survey, which reported increasing confidence in financial ...