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Financial Advice Association Australia officially launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2023
... the FAAA branding by June 30. "I urge all members to renew with the new association. The FAAA will speak with one strong voice for the vast majority of financial advisers in the Australian market, as we work towards ensuring better outcomes for advice ...

Retirement officer roles critical in super funds

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023
... I think you'll see more executive and C-suite responsibilities of retirement around the table, because they give the voice of such an important segment," he said. Blackmore said that having someone responsible and accountable for an organisational ...

CALI hires policy director from FPA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2023
... late 2022, appointing Cupitt in October to take the reins of the fledgling organisation, which aims to be the progressive voice for life insurance in Australia. Cupitt spent eight years at the Australian Banking Association (ABA) where she held various ...

FPA voices concern on proposed CSLR, FAR laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2023
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has voiced concerns over the proposed Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) and Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) legislation. While acknowledging the positive impact of an effective CSLR ...

AFA celebrates 10 years of Inspire

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2023
... see it grow, we want to see it flourish, and continue to do what it does best as we come together to be the single united voice for the profession. "I'd like to encourage you all to continue to be professionals of consequence, making a meaningful difference ...

FPA and AFA set to merge

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
... yes votes was required. AFA president Sam Perera told a media briefing that the merged association will provide a united voice for the profession and move it forward at a critical period. "Our members have recognised the importance of having a strong ...

ASIC questioned over workplace culture

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023
... everything's fine'," she said. "But further down the chain people are saying, 'Actually I can't have my voice heard, I was not being paid attention to, I don't feel like I'm able to participate fully. I guess I'm seeking reassurance'," ...

Former association leads push for merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2023
... in the best interests of members and of the wider profession. They cite three primary benefits of merger, being a united voice for policy and advocacy efforts, a more financially resilient association to help foster and grow the advice industry, and ...

FPA, AFA merger consultation to close

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2023
The member consultation period on a proposed merger between the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is due to close on January 31, with members encouraged to provide their feedback before then. ...

FPA, AFA merger talks continue

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2022
... priority for them." Sharpe said the associations believe the merger will result in more effective advocacy and create a unified voice that would speak for all members, as well as the wider profession. "A merged association will also allow more and better ...