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APRA releases MySuper heat map

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2019
... decades. "Australia's superannuation system is ranked as the third best globally," he said. "Imagine if Australia's education system was ranked third best globally, people would be celebrating in the streets." Industry Super Australia welcomed ...

Use 401k to pay student debts: US senator

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2019
... tuition costs. With student debt levels in the US at their highest, the plan would also allow people to pay for the education expenses of a spouse or dependent from their retirement savings. "Instead of empowering the federal government to increase its ...

Bill to defer adviser education standards tabled

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2019
The bill to defer the education and training standards for existing financial advisers was introduced in the House of Representatives today. The bill was circulated by the authority of Michael Sukkar, minister for housing and Assistant Treasurer. It ...

Why joint effort is required in advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2019
... Planning Association of Australia, has explained why a united front is needed in financial advice as the bill to defer new education requirements is tabled in parliament. At the recent FPA Professionals Congress several industry associations were present ...

Money magazine appoints editor-at-large

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2019
... are keen to help themselves. We're not all born equal and do not have the same opportunities in life, but through education we can make up for some of the initial inequality and this is where I believe magazines like Money can play an important role." ...

Above and beyond: Planner excellence recognised

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2019
... and a range of other charities." Dunbar also regularly contributes to thought leadership programs by writing financial education guides, presenting at educational events, and mentoring less experienced financial planners in his firm, De Gori said. "He ...

Paraplanners tackle compliance challenges

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
... need to start educating them about your investment philosophies and the products you are using," Docker said. Client education and taking the time to explain options is key, Docker explained. Issues like whether direct shares are appropriate or whether ...

Politician urges Treasurer to protect advisers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
... Frydenberg to ask him to consider how regulatory changes are impacting financial advisers, requesting an extension to education reforms. Steggall wrote that a number of regulatory changes made in recent years are causing much distress to advisers. In ...

AFA calls out FASEA chief inconsistency

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
... includes any statement that suggests that only CPD undertaken at the bachelor degree level could be counted towards the education standard." He said recognition of the Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning is proof that FASEA has the capacity to approve ...

Many benefits to going your own way: CMC Markets

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2019
CMC Markets Head of Partners and Institutional APAC, Andrew Shade has commented on the benefits of financial advisers moving away from large financial institutions following the Royal Commissions. He highlighted three key benefits that are driving the ...