FPA names new chair of FPEC

FPEC is an ‘independent body’ established by the FPA to assess and accredit higher education pathways as entry points to the CFP program, which developed the approved education pathways that were subsequently adopted by FASEA in its first guidance release.

Former chair Mark Brimble stepped down from the role February amid concerns his employment as a professor with Griffith University and position on the FASEA board may lead to a conflict of interest.

Mr Brimble was subsequently appointed interim managing director of FASEA after chief executive Deen Sanders announced his departure from the government organisation.

The University of Western Sydney recently announced the launch of a graduate diploma for advisers, which has been “fully accredited” by FPEC to meet FASEA education standards.