FAAA reveals further details on FPSB India partnership
The Financial Advice Association has revealed further details on its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with FPSB India, a subsidiary of the Financial Planning Standards Board, to promote cross-border mobility and development for aspiring and professional financial planners.
November 05, 2024
Coalition tables surprise QAR legislation: ‘Just the starting point’
The Coalition’s bill to replace Statements of Advice will give crucial red tape relief the advice community has begged the government the last few years for, bill co-author Bert van Manen tells Professional Planner. While the opposition’s legislation attempts to seize on the slow advice reform process, the government is still backing in its own wider-ranging package.
November 04, 2024
US election pivotal but experts warn against catastrophising
Just days out from the 2024 US presidential election, the two major candidates both have multiple pathways to success and in an incredibly tight race such as this, any slight shift in voter sentiment could significantly tip the scale. Leading academics dissect the political dynamics at play and explain why despite the importance of the election, we should avoid catastrophising.
November 04, 2024
CFS partners with Viridian to help unadvised FirstChoice members
Colonial First State has announced an arrangement with Viridian Advisory to allow CFS FirstChoice superannuation, pension and investment members who do not have a financial adviser to access one-off, topic-focused advice.
November 04, 2024
Insignia nabs TAL talent for new MLC strategy team
Insignia Financial has picked up talent from life insurer TAL to create a new strategy and innovation team with a focus on driving innovation in retirement solutions for the MLC Wealth brand.
November 04, 2024
E&P shareholders vote in favour of ASX delisting
Shareholders of Evans and Partners, the parent company of disgraced vertically-integrated advice firm Dixon Advisory, have voted in favour of delisting from the ASX. Leadership encouraged the option after mounting controversies and ongoing scrutiny plagued the share price of the troubled firm.
November 01, 2024
AustralianSuper chief retirement officer departs
AustralianSuper's first chief retirement officer, Shawn Blackmore, is leaving after 17 years with the super fund.
November 01, 2024
