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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
... addressing 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 ...

Thirst for planners soars 55pc

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2008
... professional financial planners is expected to grow by 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 ...

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
... a 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 ...

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 ...

One-size rule does not fit advice

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2008
... reviewed to reduce cost and improve the accessibility of financial advice for consumers, said the Financial Planning Association of Australia. In its submission to the Financial Services Working Group (FSWG) on Simple choices within an existing superannuation ...

FPA backs 'advice within super' review

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2008
... planners in the country 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 ...

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
... and 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.