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FAAA Award winners announced

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025

... Financial Planner Professional of the Year Award was Oxlade Financial's managing director Mark O'Flynn. FAAA chair David Sharpe said that O'Flynn has shown great dedication to improving the lives of his clients throughout his over 20-year tenure in the ...

FAAA names new board members

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025

... important role in guiding our strategic direction as we navigate a challenging regulatory landscape," FAAA chair David Sharpe said. "I would like to sincerely thank this year's departing directors." The association recently announced the finalists ...

AIOFP, FAAA encouraged by first meeting with Mulino

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025

... rely upon others to make a decision." At a separate meeting on Wednesday, FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood and chair David Sharpe said they are "very encouraged by his willingness to listen and work with the profession." "The Minister acknowledged the ...

Self-regulation on the cards: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024

... the potential to self-regulate in the near future, according to Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) chair David Sharpe. In six years' time, Sharp believes the advice profession will at least be co-regulated, lauding advisers' collective commitment ...

Trust in advisers reaches new high: Survey

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2024

... the myth that financial advice is solely for the rich. At his own practice, Globe Financial Planning, FAAA chair David Sharpe sees a variety of mum and dad clients who earn a median salary of $100,000. "Those who aren't on super high incomes or don't ...

Hanson backs Dixon Advisory inquiry

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024

... settled for a $7.2 million penalty and $1 million to cover its legal costs. The amounts have yet to be paid. FAAA chair David Sharpe said on LinkedIn: "I, like many other small other business owners, paid my CSLR bill and I am outraged by it. The FAAA ...

FAAA to work with Treasury on CSLR

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024

... key concerns regarding the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood and chair David Sharpe met with the minister to raise several issues including the total cost of the scheme and whether it is operating as a "true ...

Advisers call for apology from Super Members Council

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2024

... merchants" and "shonks." While the SMC was referring to a small subset of advisers employing such tactics, FAAA chair David Sharpe described the comments as "inflammatory" and "inaccurate." "It may be this language was meant to apply only to the tiny ...

AFCA to expel Dixon Advisory

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2024

... as well as recognising that the profession is funding the compensation." Also commenting, on LinkedIn FAAA chair David Sharpe wrote: "Let's be clear though - this isn't success with CSLR. It simply makes a bad situation arising from the legislation ...

Advised Aussies more financially confident: Research

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023

... myths that have been regarded as public truths are false," says the Financial Advice Association Australia chair David Sharpe said. "But with these research findings, the high value that financial advice can bring is undeniable. Not only do clients who ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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