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ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL ADVISERS

Financial planning

Association of Financial Advisers says fee-for-service won't guarantee better advice

Fee-for-service still undefined; consumers have a right to know what is included in the fee and be able to sign off on the costs....

Accounting

Sherry confirms accountant licensing back on agenda

The Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Nick Sherry, canvasses a level-playing field when it comes to licensing accountants and financial planners....

Editorial

Letting go of the baggage

The move by the Association of Financial Advisers to not support the Financial Planning Association’s proposal to transition away from commissions-based financial advice ...

Life/Risk

OAMPS moves further into life insurance space

The national broking group wants to strengthen its life insurance offerings in its 28 branches by recruiting FPA and AFA members to service its existing business client b...

Financial planning

FPA defends position on planner remuneration

Industry body says criticisms of its new planner remuneration guidelines represent short-term thinking and "run counter to the best interests of planners, clients and the...

Financial planning

AFA disputes FPA's commissions stance

The Association of Financial Advisers has differed with the FPA on the phasing out of commissions, claiming its position is more aligned with the interests of financial p...

Financial planning

AFA bridges old and new knowledge gap

Advisers with more experience mentor in areas from compliance, engagement and writing SOAs to how to keep files together and technical support....

Financial planning

Dealer group chief exec slams industry funds

Professional Investment Services (PIS) chief executive Robbie Bennetts has emphasised the value of advice from financial planners, criticising scare campaigns from indust...

Financial planning

Young advisers need to take more active role

Young advisers need to develop communication skills to talk about insurance with their clients....

Financial planning

Industry body calls for tighter use of 'adviser' title

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) says use of the term 'adviser' should be restricted and more closely regulated, differentiating between financial advisers and...

Financial planning

Financial planning industry to assist bushfire victims

Pro bono services offered....