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A Sydney planner has argued that the appropriateness of advice should be audited by a specialist CFP panel before it is delivered to clients....

Financial planning

Dealer groups are increasingly recruiting and training Certified Financial Planners (CFP) in an attempt to guard against possible breaches of regulation, with one in thre...

Financial planning

The VOA awards are designed to promote and define the value of professional advice....

Financial planning

The global financial crisis has slowed the flow of candidates for entry-level financial planning qualifications but, as AMAL AWAD reports, the education providers remain ...

Financial planning

In the 15 years since I linked up with Bodinnars Financial Planning, now part of the Fiducian Group, a myriad of changes have taken place in our industry. ...

Financial planning

Financial planners are confident about the continued level of training budgets, but training staff split on further subsidies....

Financial planning

The Financial Planning Association is a key industry body, but it’s time for it to evolve into a greater force, writes RAY GRIFFIN....

Financial planning

Challenging economic environment fails to dampen demand for CFP program places, according to FPA....

Editorial

Everyone seems to have an opinion on the state of the world and its financial prospects, writes Ray Griffin....

Financial planning

Peter Roan has once again impressed judges with his remarkable approach to financial planning and service to the community....

Financial planning

'Client first' principle included in code of ethics....

Financial planning

2008 Year in Review - JO-ANNE BLOCH looks back at a turbulent year...

Financial planning

Exam length cut, degree qualifications abolished....

Financial planning

Certified Financial Strategist (CFS) to compete with FPA's CFP designation....

Financial planning

The FPA has urged consumers to remain calm and seek advice....

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