News : Education

SuperGuardian becomes approved educator

August 10, 2020

The SMSF Association has expanded its list of accredited education providers with the addition of fund administrator SuperGuardian.

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Education

FASEA names hotspots as more pass exam

August 3, 2020

Jason Spits

Increasing numbers of advisers are passing the FASEA exam, but many are stumbling over a few key areas, leading to failure.

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Education, FASEA

FASEA sets dates for final batch of exams

July 27, 2020

Jason Spits

Advisers will have only nine more exam periods in which to pass the FASEA exam, with six new sessions announced for 2021.

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Education

Kaplan freezes FASEA course fees

July 23, 2020

Jason Spits

Advisers using Kaplan Professional to meet FASEA education requirements will not face any fee increases for 18 months.

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Education

FPA announces new CFP program partners

July 22, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The FPA has partnered with two education providers to allow financial planners to combine the CFP certification program with a Master of Financial Planning degree.

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ATO, Education

ATO trustee course takes shape

July 15, 2020

Darin Tyson-Chan

An SMSF trustee competency assessment is currently being finalised by the ATO.

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Education, FASEA

FASEA moves exam online in Melbourne

July 13, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

FASEA has cancelled the August sitting of the financial services exam across exam venues in Melbourne as a result of renewed COVID-19 restrictions.

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Education, FASEA

FASEA challenged on complaints

June 30, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The chair of a parliamentary committee has highlighted concerns across the financial advice sector regarding FASEA processes and its lack of accountability.

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Education, FASEA

FASEA begins CPD relief consultation

June 29, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

FASEA has begun consulting on its proposal to allow advisers an additional three months to meet their 40-hour continuing professional development requirement.

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Education, FASEA

FASEA extends CPD period by three months

June 25, 2020

Jason Spits

Advisers have been given a one-off extension period in which to fulfil their CPD requirements by FASEA in recognition of the disruption caused by COVID-19.

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