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Super associations unite to warn against 'political panel'

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2017
Industry associations across financial services have warned against the introduction of a government-appointed panel to select the eligibility of superannuation products for employer or employee choice. In various submissions to the Productivity Commission's ...

AFA recruits for professionalism

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2017
A new appointment at the Association of Financial Advisers will help ready its membership for new professional requirements to be set by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority. Linda Vogel joined the association as general counsel, professionalism. ...

Twelve million Aussies see benefits of advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2017
... outcomes." In addition, FPA members can download advertising collateral as part of a campaign toolkit available on the association's website to help spread the message across their own social media. The campaign targets the 35 to 65-years demographic ...

Bankers told to spread positive message

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2017
... about a growing gap between performance delivered by banks and that expected by customers in several key areas. The association welcomed McPhee's latest report, which did note the industry has made significant progress in 12 months. The ABA said significant ...

Nominations for adviser award opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017
Nominations for the Asteron Life and the Association of Financial Advisers' annual Excellence in Education Award are now open. Celebrating its 10th year, the award recognises financial advisers who demonstrate professionalism and commitment to further ...

Elder financial abuse requires education

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... Commission, George said the issue should be "more carefully considered and planned for by trustees and their advisers." "The Association is wary that prescribing them step-by-step in the legislation would be an unnecessary and exhaustive process that ...

AFA launches female excellence in advice award

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
The Association of Financial Advisers will again celebrate the significant contribution made by female advisers to the profession, the community and clients with the launch of the Female Excellence in Advice Award. The award, which is a joint initiative ...

Philanthropy Australia names recipients of annual industry awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... worthy of this award. This is something I share with you all," Darling said in his thank you speech at the event. The association also recognised the grant-makers and the not-for-profit groups across five other categories, each acknowledging both the ...

Citi appoints government affairs head

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017
Citi is welcoming a new head of government affairs. James Bond joins Citi from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, where he was director external affairs and investment. Prior to that, he was both the president of the Australian Services ...

New alliance to encourage female planners

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017
... Financial Executive Women Leadership Conference in Sydney this morning, FPA chief operating officer Pene Lovett said the association is excited to be partnering for such a meaningful initiative. "It's a very exciting thing - to be involved in the positive ...