Klipin to depart AFA



Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) chief executive Richard Klipin is to depart the organisation to take up a role with ANZ Wealth.
Klipin confirmed his departure to Money Management today, saying he would be departing the organisation after seven years in February.
Immediate past president of the AFA, Brad Fox, will step in as interim CEO.
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