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FPA members demand stronger voice

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2008
Leading financial planning dealer groups want the Financial Planning Association (FPA) to take a harder stance on key industry issues and collaborate more with its members. Robbie Bennetts, Professional Investment Services chief executive, said the ...

FPA signs 10 to PI service

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2008
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has signed 10 members to its professional indemnity service, Pro PI. The FPA selected Jardine Lloyd Thomson (JLT) to launch the Pro PI service in June. The deal meant JLT became the FPA's key broker and would ...

BT toolkit targets three gens

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 SEP 2008
... be able to accumulate up to five CPD points via the kit's interactive training modules. The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has given the thumbs up to the toolkit, with the industry body's Todd Walters, CPD accreditation professional services, saying ...

Planners comment on EDR scheme

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2008
... appropriate transitional period," said Jeremy Cooper, ASIC deputy chairman. The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is wasting little time in addressing the issue. The industry body has embarked on a consultation process with its members ...

FPA reviews award categories

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2008
The Financial Planning 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 ...

Govt revises temporary res super bill

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2008
... our concerns and bringing fairness and equity to temporary residents," said Reynolds. The Financial Planning Association (FPA) also commended the government for addressing the association's early concerns and for attempting to tackle Australia's skills ...

Thirst for planners soars 55pc

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2008
... 55 per cent in the next five years, said the Financial Planning Association of Australia. According to new research by the FPA's Future Financial Planners Council, the demand for financial planners will increase 16 per cent in the next 12 months, 34 ...

eWrap veteran unveils free planning tool

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2008
... planners to log on and produce a simple client 'fact find' or generate a complete SoA which is Financial Planning Association (FPA) compliant. The financial planner can input client data such as risk levels, investment options, asset and income profiles ...

New era in fee disclosure

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2008
... little known industry guideline on trail fees that took effect this year. Two years ago, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) introduced four new guiding principles on how financial planners should manage potential conflicts of interest. Of the four ...

FPA rejects tax bill changes

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2008
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) slammed proposed changes to the Tax Agent Services Bill, declaring it could increase the cost of delivering financial advice and hinder consumer access to financial planning services. The proposed Bill requires ...