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There is a divide between pre-retirees and retirees when it comes to the types of barriers stopping them from seeking advice, according to FPA research....

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Financial planning

Advised Australians are more likely to feel financially secure and satisfied with their current level of wealth, according to FPA’s inaugural Value of Advice study....

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Financial planning

This week marks the annual Financial Planning Week, a collaboration between global financial planning organisations and a chance for advisers to highlight the benefits of...

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Financial planning

There is a risk that the Quality of Advice Review proposals will solve one problem but create alternative ones regarding avoidance behaviour, according to the Financial P...

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People & Products

Association of Financial Advisers members will have the opportunity to share their views on the proposed merger with Financial Planning Association of Australia in a seri...

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Editorial

The proposed merger of the FPA and AFA is a step forward – not just for the profession, but for all those yet to benefit from financial advice....

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People & Products

The industry has paid tributes to Queen Elizabeth II who died after 70 years as monarch....

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Financial planning

Following member consultation, the Financial Planning Association of Australia has removed 20,000 from its code of conduct and moved to a principles-based Professional Co...

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Policy & Regulation

Organisations have welcomed the introduction of legislation for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort but raised questions why managed investment schemes were excluded....

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Financial planning

The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) are planning to merge, with the aim of creating “a united voice for ...

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Financial planning

The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced a new series of events and activities for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professionals....

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Financial planning

The latest data on financial advice complaints, which shows a fall of over 50% in the past year, indicates the improved quality of financial advice, according to the Fina...

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Funds management

Regulation of crypto assets should be consistent with non-crypto versions, according to the Financial Planning Association of Australia, in order to protect consumers fro...

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Financial planning

Organisations have acknowledged advisers’ concern about achieving nine hours of ethics and professionalism CPD, stating it is “quite a challenge” for both parties to meet...

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Financial planning

Adding personal advice to Centrelink’s bulk billing framework is among recommendations put to the Quality of Advice Review by a founding member of the Financial Planning ...

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