A new independent chair has been appointed to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia board, effective at the end of February.

The AFA has named Phil Anderson as its chief executive following the departure of its recently appointed successor to Phil Kewin.

The Financial Services Council has looked within to find an acting chief executive as Sally Loane makes her exit after seven years.

The SMSFA has appointed BDO partner Geoff Rooney as a new board member, with his experience set to help with the ongoing SMSF regulatory and legislative changes.

The FPA has named the former head of a boutique advice group as its new chief executive succeeding Dante De Gori from January next year.

The AFA board has appointed a new president, vice-president and treasurer after long-serving members announced they are stepping down.

After seven years with the Financial Services Council (FSC), chief executive Sally Loane has announced her departure at the end of the year.

The SMSF Auditors Association has appointed an auditor technologist to its board of directors in an effort to improve the level of expertise on offer to its members.