News : Education

Advice growth needs govt support

February 4, 2026

The advice sector needs the government to re-engage in efforts to support its growth and continue with plans it has previously announced.

January 15, 2026

The SMSF Association has seen the first group of practitioners graduate from its renewed SMSF Specialist Advisor designation program.

December 4, 2025

SMSF practitioners will be able to access practical and timely guidance on key issues as part of a new offer from a consultancy firm.

Education

December 1, 2025

More than 2000 advisers have still yet to inform ASIC if they are eligible to provide advice from the start of next year.

November 27, 2025

The Financial Advice Association Australia is providing a new service to assist professional year candidates looking to enter the industry.

November 10, 2025

Proposed education directions for SMSF trustees need improvement to be more useful in directing and guiding behaviour.

October 23, 2025

The peak SMSF body has called on the government to extend the member ‘nudge’ rules beyond industry and retail super funds.

October 1, 2025

Around one fifth of advisers have yet to disclose whether they have met education standards that will allow them to practice next year.

August 7, 2025

The FAAA has issued a call out to education providers to participate in broadening specialist areas relevant to financial planning.

July 30, 2025

A training initiative has been made available to fast track new entrants to the advice industry and assist practitioners in their early years.