Code Of Ethics

FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATION of Australia Limited

Integrity

Members shall observe high standards of honesty and integrity in conducting their financial planning business and in the provision of financial planning services.

Objectivity

Members shall disclose to the client any limitation on their ability to provide objective financial planning services.

Competence

Members shall provide competent financial planning services and maintain the necessary knowledge and skill to continue to do so in those areas in which the Member is engaged.

Fairness

Members shall provide financial planning services in a manner that is fair and reasonable.

Diligence

Members shall act with due skill, care and diligence in the provision of financial planning services.

Professionalism

Members shall ensure their conduct does not bring discredit to the financial planning profession.

Confidentiality

Members shall not disclose any confidential information without the specific consent of the provider of that information unless compelled to by law or as required to fulfil their legal obligations.

Compliance

Members shall ensure their conduct complies with the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the FPA, the FPA's regulations and Professional Standards.