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Future2 Foundation announces new Chair and Deputy Chair
The Future2 Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Julie Berry CFP®GAICD as Chair and of Ms Olivia Maragna CFP® as Deputy Chair to lead the foundation of the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) into the next chapter of its work helping disadvantaged young Australians. Ms Petra Churcher is stepping down as […]
Read MoreFPA announces new appointments to Board
The FPA is pleased to announce that Kearsten James CFP®, Julie Matheson CFP® and Julian Place CFP® have been elected to the FPA Board.
Read MoreImminent Hayne reform has major ramifications for affordability of financial advice and the future of financial planning
The FPA has warned that the establishment of a single disciplinary body must be used to reduce red tape and untangle an unreasonably complex regulatory framework that is stifling the financial planning profession and driving up the cost of advice.
Read MoreTwenty-three finalists revealed for the 2020 FPA Awards
The FPA has revealed the shortlist for the seven categories of the 2020 FPA Awards.
Read MoreFinancial Planning Research Journal announces Research Excellence Awards
The Financial Planning Education Council and editors of the Financial Planning Research Journal , published by Griffith University on behalf of the FPA, are pleased to announce the winners of the FPRJ Awards for 2019-20.
Read MoreRedefining the new era of financial planning to better protect consumers
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has renewed its call for the law to be amended to rename the term ‘general advice’ to ‘product information’ or ‘strategy information’, to better protect the interests of consumers and promote confidence in the financial planning profession. Marking the start of the 20th Financial Planning Week in Australia […]
Read MoreFPA welcomes support for consumers, retirees and small business owners in 2020-2021 Federal Budget
The FPA welcomes the stimulus for Australian consumers, greater certainty for retirees and additional support for small business owners outlined in the 2020-2021 Federal Budget.
Read MoreAustralians engaged in investing for their future after COVID: FPA’s Money & Life Tracker – COVID Edition
Australians are more determined than ever to plan financially for life after COVID, with 70% of Australians believing they could have done better or different to improve their financial position, according to new research out today by the FPA.
Read MoreFPA highlights shifts in consumer behaviour and the importance of universal access to financial advice in the “new normal”
Australians are making long term changes in their spending behaviour to minimise the impact of COVID-19 on their finances, according to CoreData research presented at The Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) keynote event held earlier this month.
Read MoreHelp young Australians by supporting the Future2 Community Cycling & Walking Challenge
The Future2 Foundation (Future2), the philanthropic arm of the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA), has announced an exciting new initiative to get financial planners outdoors, active and raising funds for young Australians.
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