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By 2007, planners will need a degree in order to enrol in the CFP program, but is it asking too much? Julie Bennett reports....
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As the financial services sector has grown and matured throughout South-East Asia, Australia has emerged as an educational centre of excellence. Mike Taylor reports....
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Planners have next to no education in the area of direct property investment, which, according to some industry commentators, is a serious oversight. Mike Taylor reports....
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With all the changes the Financial Services Reform Act (FSRA) has brought, what do you need in terms of education to become a financial planner? Julie Bennett reports....
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Financial planning software provider IWL will roll out further services with the addition of a risk tolerance testing tool and an online training service for financial pl...
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The representative body of advisers in AXA dealer groups is considering a bold withdrawal from the peak industry council of adviser associations, protesting that it repre...
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In the current financial planning industry, Paul Resnik argues that everyone is unhappy. But don’t worry – he has some solutions....
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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have joined forces in an attempt to improve written communication...
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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has announced the appointment of Kerrie Kelly as its new chief executive....
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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has embarked on a disclosure campaign with a specific focus on soft dollar as part of its effort to improve professional standard...
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Financial advisers have been criticised for failing to recommend client businesses, with calls for advisers to make the notion of referrals a two-way affair....
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The Joint Parliamentary Committee inquiry into commissions on risk products has veered away from recommending mandatory disclosure rules for risk advisers, warning that t...
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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) have hit out at the possible increased regulatory powers of the Aust...
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Financial Planning Association chief executive Ken Breakspear will step down from the role on October 10, indicating he would not renew his contract and end his 15 years ...
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Last week a senate committee released its recommendations on retirement income and as Freya Purnell writes politicians remain divided on the issue despite widespread indu...
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