Education
FASEA faces heat at Sydney consultations
The authority’s CEO and board members have had a challenging week debating conflicts, referrals and remuneration with a slew of fired-up industry representatives.
Tahn SharpeNovember 14, 2019
Education
Education
Ethics code tightens screws on SoAs
Unnecessarily long or complex SoAs are highlighted in the second iteration of the Code of Ethics, which could increase the compliance burden and ultimately invite class actions.
Tahn SharpeOctober 21, 2019
Education
FASEA recasts conflicts rules with new guidance
A focus on integration, dispensation for ‘ancillary products’ and a reference to the ‘duly remunerated employee’ mark standard three in the second iteration of FASEA’s controversial ethics code.
Tahn SharpeOctober 18, 2019
Education
Big December: FASEA prepares for largest exam turnout
Advisers ranging in age and experience will sit FASEA's adviser exam in December, including Park Street Group's co-founder James Dakin, who will not take the experience lightly despite his existing qualifications.
Matthew SmithOctober 9, 2019
Education
Advisers expect $140k, but salary not important
New research is being conducted into why people choose financial advice as a career, with the results contributing towards efforts to recruit the next generation of planners.
Tahn SharpeOctober 2, 2019
Education
Advice needs ‘500 to 600’ grads per year
Steering the next generation of university alumni towards financial planning will involve more than the traditional jobsite ‘volume play’, says Alisdair Barr, founder of HR tech platform Striver.
Tahn SharpeSeptember 23, 2019
Education
Advisers warned not to take FASEA delay for granted
Academics and providers have joined advisers in welcoming the easing of FASEA’s education deadlines, but urged them to use the extra time wisely and avoid kicking the can down the road.
Tahn SharpeSeptember 9, 2019
Education
Exclusive interview: FASEA’s Glenfield on a defining year for advice
FASEA's chief executive reflects on his own resilience following the advice industry's most defining year.
Tahn SharpeAugust 29, 2019