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One-size rule does not fit advice

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2008
... submission to the Financial Services Working Group (FSWG) on Simple choices within an existing superannuation account, the FPA argued that reforms should be more ambitious in scope if it is to meet the expectations of consumers. "The FPA believes that ...

FPA backs 'advice within super' review

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2008
... welcomed the government's call for a review of the superannuation system. The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has said it will actively participate in any review of the system, as suggested by Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation ...

FPA partners with Deakin

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2008
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is one step further to improving adviser understanding on life insurance after partnering with Deakin University to develop an industry recognised life risk adviser program. The corporate education division of ...

Oceanic and AIFA launch 13-wk FP course

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2008
... business skills in a credible environment and earn a quality living doing it," he said. The Financial Planning Association (FPA) declined to comment on the financial planning course.

Planners set to Ignite the Difference

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 16 JUN 2008
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) released details of its 2008 National Conference, Ignite the Difference, an event that aims to encourage advisers to distinguish themselves as professionals. The four-day Gold Coast conference in November includes ...

Clitheroe and Kelty honoured

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2008
... books. Between 1991 and 1992 he was vice president of the Financial Planning Association and between 1993 to 1994 was the FPA national president.

FPA launches PI insurance for members

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2008
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) members will have more professional indemnity insurance options after the industry body selected Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) to launch its new Pro PI service. JLT is the largest insurance broker in the Asia ...

Awareness week for planners

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2008
Across Australia, the Financial Planning Association's (FPA) 31 chapters are getting ready promoting the benefits of financial advice ahead of Financial Planning Week. The Financial Planning Week, which has been running for eight years, occurs from ...

Tax offsets for fin advice

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2008
... feasibility study," he said. Mercer's suggestion follows a similar vein of thinking by the Financial Planning Association (FPA) for tax deductible financial plans. According to the FPA, while taxpayers may claim a tax deduction in some situations, they ...

FPA disciplines 13 members

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2008
... Planning Association has taken action against 13 of its members for breaches of the organisation's professional standard. FPA had investigated 130 members for alleged breaches from January to March this year. Four members were expelled, five suspended ...