Future2 changes to reflect FPA/AFA merger

Mike Taylor

Managing Editor/Publisher, Financial Newswire

31 March 2023

The continuing coalescing of financial adviser representative bodies is now reflected in the expansion of the Future2 Foundation to include both members of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and the Self-Managed Super Fund Association (SMSFA).

As the merger of the AFA and FPA moves closer to completion, the expansion of the Future2 has been confirmed by the organisation’s chair, Julie Berry.

The announcement said that as with FPA members, members of the AFA and their SMSFA could now nominate their local community causes for the “Make the Difference” grants program, expected to open in August, and have the opportunity to participate in fundraising that impacts locally, on an Australia-wide basis.

It said that, in line with this growth, Future2 was also broadening its focus to include all Australians in need rather than just younger Australians, allowing it to make an even bigger difference in the lives of Australians experiencing social, financial or physical hardship.

“We have been working with FPA members since 2007 to identify and support grassroots, community programs around Australia, helping those experiencing hardship,” Berry said. “We will now be working with even more financial services professionals, including members of SMSF Association and the AFA.”

“We will also continue our partnership with the FPA through the new association, the Financial Advice Association Australia, once the merger of the FPA and AFA has completed.”

Future2 also announced changes to its board involving FPA chief executive, Sarah Abood stepping down and Julian Place and Mahjabeen Zaman retiring from the board.

Berry said new board members would be appointed shortly.