News : Education

Education, Investments

Lack of education thwarts exposure abroad

The majority of Australian fund professionals believe in the importance of Australian investors increasing their exposure to overseas investments, but believe a lack of education is holding them back.

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Education, ETFs

Vanguard launches global ETF research centre

Vanguard has established a dedicated research centre and team to address critical global exchange-traded fund (ETF) issues and to produce topical and insightful perspectives to investors, regulators and influencers.

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ASIC, Education

ASIC delays reporting dates for adviser reforms

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today released a new legislative instrument relating to the professional standards reforms for financial advisers.

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Education

FASEA education elements causing SMSFA angst

The SMSF Association has highlighted specific educational requirements proposed by the Financial Adviser Standards and Education Authority (FASEA) as further areas of concern it has for the advice industry.

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Education, Property

New property course unveiled

Mentor Education Group has launched a real estate course following a growing number of calls for such a service from accountants, financial planners and brokers as more professional advisory practices position themselves as one-stop-shop service providers.

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Accounting, Education

FASEA reforms will drive CA exit

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) has warned many chartered accountants will likely exit the industry if the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) fails to recognise their qualifications.

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Compliance, Education

Calls for pragmatic approach to FASEA

The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has called for enhancements to the proposed guidance on the framework for financial adviser education in order to ensure fairness and appropriateness.

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Education, Regulation

SuperConcepts releases online training

SuperConcepts’ technical education team has released a 30-module training course designed to keep professionals updated on the latest regulatory requirements around SMSF advice.

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Education

SuperConcepts unveils technical support service

SuperConcepts has launched a technical support service for SMSF practitioners that will be available to anyone outside the firm’s client base for the first time.

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Education, Financial Planning

FASEA rules out consultation before legislation

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) has indicated there will be little to no consultation between now and when legislation is introduced for the new professional standards for financial advisers and accountants next year, according to an industry body.

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