The AFA and FPA are conducting final member webinars later this month as the countdown to the associations’ merger vote continues.
AFA members are encouraged to attend a webinar on Tuesday 24 January, while a webinar for FPA members is to be conducted on the following day, ahead of the voting process itself, which commences in early February.
The AFA webinar will feature the association’s National President, Sam Perera and CEO, Phil Anderson, who notes the AFA has been delighted by the positive feedback from its members in favour of the merger.
The FPA is inviting its member to attend a consultation webinar on 25 January in order to discuss the published merger documents and proposals with its Chair, David Sharpe and CEO, Sarah Abood.
Member voting commences in early February and closes at the respective association EGMs which are targeted to be held on 28 February.
AFA members can click here to register for the 24 January webinar, at which they will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
…And FPA members can click here to register for their 25 January webinar.
it is clear that effective advocacy is the number one priority…
The following benefits of a merger have been articulated by both associations to their members, with FPA Chair Sharpe stating that, following extensive member consultation in recent months “…it is clear that effective advocacy is the number one priority for them.”
Advocacy
A stronger unified voice for financial planners and advisers supports our advocacy goals.
Education
Access to a wider range of resources, clarity on designations and more resources for CPD.
Community
More ways for members to engage with each other and with their association to receive the support they need.
Events
More scale, frequency and resourcing.
Professional standards
Supported through greater resourcing.
Member support services
More scale and resources to deliver greater services to members.
See also: AFA and FPA Merger Update
