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Financial stress at record high for Australia - ifa
WEB1 day ago · Unsurprisingly, those with a lower income, between $15,000 and $49,999, reported the highest rates of moderate to severe financial stress, with 32 per cent. However, those earning between $100,000 and $149,999 saw the most significant increase, jumping from 9 per cent in 2020 to 24 per cent in 2024. Notably, the report found that cases of ...
Tweak regulation to make advice profession more family friendly
WEB1 day ago · Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit 2024, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) CEO, Sarah Abood, said financial planners who take career breaks to start a family or assume other caring responsibilities find it difficult to navigate the advice profession compared to other industries.. Abood partly attributed this to the regulations advisers face as it is a structural barrier that ...
Accounting bodies push for clarity on role of advisers in aged care
WEB2 days ago · Accounting bodies push for clarity on role of advisers in aged care. There is a need for greater clarification on how financial advisers are required to act in relation to proposed aged care changes, according to the accounting bodies. In a joint submission to the Senate community affairs legislation committee inquiry into the Aged Care Bill ...
News for financial planners and advisers - ifa
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Adviser numbers rebound during Q3 - ifa
WEB6 days ago · Adviser numbers rebound during Q3. The third quarter of 2024 saw a strong rise in financial adviser numbers, according to Wealth Data figures, marking an improvement on the same time a year ago. Breaking down the past three months in terms of adviser number fluctuations, based on Wealth Data numbers, nine out of the past 13 weeks saw a growth ...
More Aussies believe they would benefit from financial advice
WEBnews. October 02, 2024 By ifa team. According to the 2024 MLC Financial Freedom Report, as many as 24 per cent of Australians say they would benefit from professional financial advice, up from 20 per cent a year earlier. The research, based on surveys of 2,507 Australians across diverse demographics, found that Australians see financial ...
About us - ifa
WEBAbout us. The financial advice landscape in Australia has undergone significant changes over the years, with advisers now seeking efficient and affordable access to information that can help streamline their practice and drive growth. In response to these needs, platforms like www.ifa.com.au have emerged as valuable resource for financial ...
Submissions open for ifa Excellence Awards 2024 - ifa
WEBAug 13, 2024 · The unparalleled ifa Excellence Awards is returning for its 11 th year, with support from principal partner Padua, to recognise independent financial advisers and their practices as well as the top businesses and professionals in the financial services sector across Australia.. Submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague or business by Thursday, 12 September 2024, for the opportunity to be ...
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WEBFor over 14 years ifa magazine has been the trusted source of information for Australia's financial planning sector. From business growth strategies and best practice to market intelligence, insights, opinion and all the latest industry news, ifa magazine is the must-read title for Australian financial planners and advisers. subscribe now.