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Advisers still misunderstood: FPA

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) have released results from a number of surveys which it says reflect positively on financial planners and which they hope will dispel a number of misconceptions about their roles and value. Kerrie Kelly, chief ...

FPA appoints new chair

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has elected directors Corinna Dieters as chair-elect and Sarah Brennan as deputy chair-elect for 2006. Dieters will replace the outgoing Kathryn Greiner who completes one year as chair in November. "While we ...

FPA launches advice campaign

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) will launch a marketing campaign aimed at encouraging Australians to seek financial advice. The "Value of Advice" initiative is aimed at people who have not used a financial planner before encouraging them to ...

Mercer grows advisory team

Mercer Wealth Solutions has chosen Richard Carey to join its financial advisory team in the capacity of financial adviser and associate of the firm. Carey brings over 20 years finance industry experience to Mercer. He has held both domestic and international ...

ASIC releases super switching study results but FPA not satisfied

The Australian Investments and Securities Commission (ASIC) has released the findings of its assessment of financial advice to consumers wishing to change superannuation funds in the lead up to the introduction of choice of fund legislation. The study ...

ASIC pleased with regional advisers

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is encouraged by the efforts of regional advisers to comply with the Financial Services Reform Act following a series of regional adviser visits. ASIC Compliance Directorate executive director ...

ASIC offers super switching guides

The Australian Investments and Securities Commission (ASIC) has released a guide aimed at ensuring financial advisers do not breach the Corporations Act 2001 when giving advice about switching superannuation funds in the new Choice environment. The ...

Be prepared to pay for advice: FPA

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has issued yet another warning in the super choice brouhaha claiming the debate on fees is 'missing the point' and some fund members should be 'prepared to pay' for relevant and tailored advice. "Some fund members ...

Industry bodies in joint move to improve financial literacy

The Australian Bankers' Association (ABA), the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA) have worked together to released a guide to help employees improve their financial literacy in the lead up ...

Industry funds strike back at FPA

Industry Funds Services (IFS) head Garry Weaven has hit back at accusations by the Financial Planning Association (FPA) that fee claims in an industry super funds advertisement were incorrect. "The Financial Planning Association is wrong with its statement. ...