News : Education

FASEA reforms a licensee tipping point

December 9, 2020

The limited licensing model has become untenable due to a number of factors, the most impactful of them being the introduction of FASEA’s latest education requirements.

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Education

New course to boost SMSF knowledge

December 8, 2020

Jason Spits

A new education offering will provide advice practitioners with entry-level SMSF training carrying CPD credits recognised by major industry associations.

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Education, FASEA

Pass rate for FASEA exam falls

November 26, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The latest exam results from FASEA have revealed a significant drop in the pass rate compared to previous exams.

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Education

Kaplan winds up flagship education offering

November 24, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

Kaplan Professional has confirmed its Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning will no longer be offered going forward.

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Education, FASEA

FASEA requirements driving adviser exits

November 18, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

FASEA’s education requirement is the most common reason for financial advisers to leave the industry for another career, recent data reveals.

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Education, FASEA

Few veterans required to complete eight units

October 29, 2020

Jason Spits

The number of veteran advisers required to complete a full course of study to comply with new standards is low compared to the total adviser pool, according to FASEA.

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Education, FASEA

Historical CPD doesn’t meet current standards

October 28, 2020

Jason Spits

FASEA has told a parliamentary committee historical CPD often falls short of new standards, which is why it has not been approved by the authority.

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Education, FASEA

FASEA shifts Melbourne exam online

October 22, 2020

Jason Spits

Melbourne-based advisers will only be able to sit the FASEA exam remotely as exam centres remain closed for the third time due to COVID-19.

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Education, FASEA

More advisers passing FASEA exam on resit

September 30, 2020

Jason Spits

Close to 12,000 advisers have sat the FASEA exam with those doing it for the second time increasing the rate at which they are passing.

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Education

SMSFA builds out designation program

September 10, 2020

Jason Spits

The SMSFA has revamped its SMSF specialist adviser designation course with more in-depth training material and extended the time frames for the completion of units within the course.

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