Financial planners blindsided by Govt changes to FOFA legislation
The financial planning industry was recently caught off guard by last-minute Government changes to the FOFA legislation. The changes were reportedly made following lobbying by Industry Super Network and will add significantly to the administrative burden carried by planners. This and more in the latest online edition of Money Management.
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