Member resources
Members only
This section of the website may only be accessed by BFPPG members. Members are asked to respect the confidentiality of this information and to not disclose any of the information contained in this section of the website to anyone who is not a BFPPG member.Members only
Membership list
The BFPPG is a network of AFS Licensees who collectively possess a vast array of experience and knowledge. Individually members have shown a great willingness to freely share what they know with other members. The member list is provided to assist members in communicating with one another and we ask that it not be used for marketing purposes.Member list (Excel format)
Member forum
In addition to one-on-one communication, members are may freely communicate with the entire membership via email. This is a great way to bounce ideas, raise issues, ask questions, seek advice, etc. Where else can an AFSL simultaneously reach so many people with such experience and knowledge in areas such as investment products and compliance?Special interest groups
We have also established the following special interest groups to assist members to communicate with one another about specific matters of mutual concern. Members who would like to be involved in these groups are encouraged to contact the relevant group co-ordinator.- Self managed superannuation funds
- Practice Management
- Portfolio Investment Group aka PIG's (co-ordinated by Nick Nedachin)
For discussion of investment ssues, theory and practice.
Portfolio Investment Group - Micro Boutiques (co-ordinated by Paul Gerrard)
For discussion of issues that relate to very small boutiques.
Micro Boutiques
BFPPG conferences and CPD points
The BFPPG Conference for 2010 will be held on the 9th (Thursday) and 10th (Friday) of September at the Urban Brisbane Hotel, 345 Wickham Terrace (cnr Albert Street), Spring Hill, Brisbane. (This is the same venue as 2009 and 2008)The 2010 Conference Program is not yet available.
2009 Conference Program and FPA CPD points
- 2009 Conference Program
- 26.35 FPA CPD points
Commercial Pricing Arrangements and the Service Providers
The joint buying power of the BFPPG members has allowed it to negotiate special deals with the suppliers of certain product and services. Such arrangements include:- Professional indemnity insurance (as below)
Professional indemnity insurance
The BFPPG has negotiated a special deal in respect of professional indemnity insurance. This deal is only available to BFPPG members.| Size | Link | |
| BFPPG Professional Insurance Policy for Members | 104K |  |
Professional Library
The Library section of the website is within the "Members only" section of the website.Members only
Executive committee
The executive committee is elected annually by members and in addition to overseeing the activities of the BFPPG as a whole it has an active role in communicating with FPA, Government, Treasury, ASIC, FOS, and media about matters of concern to Boutique AFSL's.Other committees
Details of other committees are available to members within the "Members only" section of the website.Members only