Education
Young and old: FASEA’s great divide
As the FASEA reveal draws nearer, the intentions of advisers and just which groups in the industry will be affected the most are becoming clear.
Simon HoyleNovember 9, 2018
Education
Education
CPD submissions to FASEA reveal industry’s low bar
An analysis of 10 submissions to FASEA relating to continuing professional development shows a divergence of opinions on minimum standards.
Matthew SmithOctober 16, 2018
Education
CFPs wait nervously for FASEA ruling
FASEA signed a memorandum of understanding with TEQSA in April and has held discussions about recognition of qualifications but the fate of the FPA’s CFP program is unknown.
Matthew SmithSeptember 14, 2018
Education
FASEA hard line could add to Coalition’s pain
With submissions for the FASEA proposals now closed, any faith the industry had that either the new authority’s board or the government of the day is listening has worn thin.
Max NewnhamSeptember 10, 2018
Education
Already time to start planning for adviser education
While FASEA’s standards may not yet be set in stone, notable industry figures said planners should be reaching out to providers and plotting next steps already. Tahn Sharpe writes.
Tahn SharpeAugust 9, 2018
Education
Investment education standards missing
FASEA’s lack of focus on investment capabilities mirrors ASIC’s approach to oversight of wealth management businesses, industry veteran Graham Rich reckons.
Tahn SharpeJuly 19, 2018
Education
FASEA exam proposal will scare some advisers
The standards authority released its draft exam parameters yesterday. Verante’s Liam Shorte thinks they might make a few advisers nervous, Tahn Sharpe writes.
Tahn SharpeJuly 12, 2018
Education
ANZ deal will weaken IOOF education levels
IOOF dealer groups have some of the highest levels of education per adviser in the industry, UBS research shows. Adding ANZ’s aligned advisers to the network will change that.
Matthew SmithJuly 10, 2018