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Whistleblower wanted

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2009
... unprofessional or unethical behaviour in the industry. Speaking from Townsville, Queensland, FPA chief executive Jo-Anne Bloch, said the FPA has already improved it entry standards and is in the process of enhancing it Continuing Professional Development ...

FPA heads to eye of Storm

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2009
... affected by Storm Financial's advice and the firm's subsequent collapse. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Jo-Anne Bloch, FPA chief executive said the association wants to assist the victims of Storm Financial and reiterate the FPA's stance on ...

Storm staff lose jobs

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2009
... clients soon, however no client information would be given to any outside party without client's authorisation. Jo-Anne Bloch, Financial Planning Association (FPA) chief executive, said around 50 Queensland based financial planning firms are assisting ...

Clients come first: FPA

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2008
... unveiled a new code of ethics that endeavours to place clients first in every aspect of a financial planning business. Jo-Anne Bloch, chief executive of the FPA, launched the new code at this morning's opening of the FPA 2008 National Conference in the ...

New resources, fresh ads for advisers

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2008
... economic situation, and the inevitable impact on superannuation, savings, jobs, spending, and general confidence," said Jo-Anne Bloch, chief executive of the FPA. "Members can now find everything under the one roof through the FPA website so they can ...

FPA names board

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2008
... representative and Louise Lakomy as small principal members representative. Other board members include FPA chief executive, Jo-Anne Bloch, Louise Biti, Bruce Foy, David Haintz, Rob Gerrand, Julie Matheson, Rob Pederson and Matthew Rowe.

FPA members demand stronger voice

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2008
... active role in getting our view point through, I see a similar role with the FPA would be advantageous," he said. Jo-Anne Bloch, FPA chief executive, said the FPA always consults its membership before taking any proposal to government, but it is sometimes ...

Planners comment on EDR scheme

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2008
... under its new umbrella structure, for the benefit of consumers and members of the financial services industry," said Jo-Anne Bloch, chief executive of the FPA. "We also note that the Financial Industry Complaints Service (FICS) previously committed to ...

FPA reviews award categories

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2008
... Association (FPA) revamped its honorary awards to emphasise the achievements and professional success of its winners. Jo-Anne Bloch, FPA chief executive, said association wanted to clarify the types of awards available and boost the value of receiving ...

FPA rejects tax bill changes

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2008
... requirement could boost compliance costs for financial advisers and therefore increase the cost of delivering advice. Jo-Anne Bloch, FPA chief executive, said the draft Bill is inconsistent with the government's deregulation agenda and strategy to provide ...