The bill to defer the education and training standards for existing financial advisers was introduced in the House of Representatives today.

Dante De Gori, chief executive of the Financial Planning Association of Australia, has explained why a united front is needed in financial advice as the bill to defer new education requirements is tabled in parliament.

Stanford Brown has acquired a Sydney advice practice from Godfrey Pembroke, with chief executive Jonathan Hoyle saying there's more to come.

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority is under pressure to clarify its stance on all forms of managed accounts.