Education

Exam pass rate slips to 79 pc

Shortly after the government removed a stumbling block to the FASEA exam extension, the authority released figures showing more than 20 per cent of advisers failed the most recent round of testing.

Tahn SharpeMay 25, 2020

LIC ban paves way for FASEA extensions

The Morrison Government has announced it will extend the ban on conflicted remuneration to LICs, a move that's likely to open the door for FASEA time frame extensions to be considered by the Senate.

Matthew SmithMay 21, 2020

Limited licence advisers pushed out by standards

The effect of having financial planning education mandates imposed on specialists like accountants operating under a limited license is becoming clear, with a stunning reversal for the fastest growing licensee cohorts from last year.

Tahn SharpeMay 18, 2020

FASEA extensions now unlikely this week

The FASEA deadline extensions promised to financial advisers look like they will be scuttled this week thanks to a Labor amendment attached to the Bill in advance of its planned introduction to the Senate.

Matthew SmithMay 11, 2020