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With over 95% of both FPA and AFA members voting in favour, the proposed merger of the entities into the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAA) has been confirme...

Financial planning

A merger between the FPA and AFA would be a “fundamental shift” for the financial advice industry, according to FPA chair David Sharpe, as voting opens for members....

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Financial planning

Ahead of the vote to determine a merger between Australia’s leading financial advice bodies, the FPA and AFA have shared the possible name of the combined organisation....

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Financial planning

Phil Anderson, CEO of the Association of Financial Advisers, is hopeful the Government will embrace the ‘brave’ ideas put forward by Michelle Levy in the Quality of Advic...

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Financial planning

A merger between the FPA and AFA would give the industry a stronger voice to Government and consumers, according to FPA chair David Sharpe....

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Financial planning

According to this financial planning software CEO, digital innovation in the adviser landscape is crucial for greater efficiency and to reach younger clients....

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Financial planning

The FPA and AFA have entered the second round of member consultation on the proposed merger. ...

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Financial planning

The FPA and AFA have begun the process to consult with members on the new name for the proposed merged organisation. ...

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Financial planning

The Code of Ethics should be revamped next year following a Treasury review, according to AFA chief executive Phil Anderson, with problems cited in the introduction of th...

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Financial planning

The FPA and AFA will consult with their members on what a potential merged organisation should be called and has confirmed there will be no increase in membership fees....

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Life/Risk

AFA chief executive, Phil Anderson, has clarified Quality of Advice Review proposals regarding obtaining client consent for life insurance commission following a meeting ...

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Financial planning

The FPA and AFA have confirmed the timing for a vote on a potential merger between the two parties. ...

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Financial planning

Adviser Ratings has found more than 80% of advisers back the merger of the FPA and the AFA as most prefer to hold only one association membership....

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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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