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Latest advice complaints data highlights rapid professionalisation of the sector
The latest data on financial advice complaints is an encouraging development for the profession, and is clear evidence of the high quality of financial advice consumers are receiving from financial planners, says the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA). According to the latest Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) data from 1 July 2021 to 30 […]
Read MoreFPA announces winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has named Brigitta Hembrow-Gersey of Elston Private Wealth as the winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award for the first semester of 2022. Named after the late ‘First Lady of Financial Planning’, the award recognises the highest performing student in the CFP Certification Unit (CFP C) for each semester, with […]
Read MoreAssociations united in response to quality of advice review
The Joint Associations Working Group (JAWG) has collaborated to lodge a submission to Treasury’s Quality of Advice Review calling for a more consumer-focused regulatory approach, reduced costs, and greater recognition of professional judgement. Existing regulatory requirements are confusing, complex, and overwhelming and mandate a one-size-fits-all advice process that neither caters for, nor considers the individual […]
Read MoreFPA makes submission to Quality of Advice Review
In its response to the Quality of Advice Review Issues Paper, the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has called for industry and government to urgently come together and immediately address the quagmire that has been created by complex, overlapping and contradictory regulations, codes and rules that now govern the provision of financial advice. “Financial […]
Read MoreFPA welcomes appointment of Stephen Jones to financial services portfolio in an Albanese government
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes the appointment of the Hon Stephen Jones as Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, allowing him to continue the collaborative work he has already undertaken with the profession as Shadow Minister. The FPA looks forward to engaging with the Minister on pressing issues impacting both the […]
Read MoreThe FPA looks forward to working with the incoming Albanese Labor Government on issues affecting financial advice
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the appointment of the new Labor Government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and says it is looking forward to effective collaboration on the pressing issues affecting the financial planning profession after the full ministry is sworn in next Wednesday. Ms Abood also thanked Senator Jane […]
Read MoreFPA gearing up for Roadshow Capital City Series
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is about to embark on its Roadshow Capital City Series, taking place in June across Australia. The FPA Roadshow Capital City Series will travel to five capital cities: Perth on 1 June, Adelaide on 2 June, Sydney on 7 June, Melbourne on 8 June and Brisbane on 10 […]
Read MoreFPA calls on next Parliament to prioritise CSLR, planner education requirements, ASIC funding model, action on ‘finfluencers’ and regulatory reform
The next Australian Parliament must provide certainty to the financial planning profession on issues such as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) industry funding model and education standards, prioritise the creation of a Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) and further regulation of ‘finfluencers’, as well as provide tax deductions for the provision of […]
Read MoreDavid Sharpe takes up FPA chair role
FPA board member and deputy chair David Sharpe CFP® will become chair of the FPA on 1 May 2022, taking over from Marisa Broome CFP® who has been chair since November 2018. Mr Sharpe joined the FPA in 2003 and became a board member in 2016. He was appointed deputy chair in February 2021. Ms […]
Read MoreMore scrutiny of finfluencers is good news for consumers: FPA
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes ASIC’s recent steps to address the significant risks posed by “finfluencers” for Australians. FPA chief executive officer, Sarah Abood, says it is encouraging to see ASIC providing clear guidance on what is legally allowed when discussing financial products and services online. “ASIC is reminding finfluencers that the […]
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