FAAA submission on the Occupation Standard Classification for the ABS

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In its submission to the Australian Bureau of Statistics on updating the standard classification of occupations, the FAAA has made recommendations on the appropriate wording for the three occupations of... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announces AGM and graduation ceremony to recognise student achievement 

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ANZIIF will host its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 21 May 2026 at Rydges North Sydney, followed by a Graduation Ceremony celebrating student achievement across the profession. Bringing together... Read more continue reading

FAAA submission on Education Reform for Financial Advisers

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The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) has provided feedback to Treasury on the “Education Reform for Financial Advisers” consultation paper. The FAAA has seven key recommendations: Clarity of Impact.... Read more continue reading

Joint statement on Education Reform for Financial Advisers

The Joint Associations Working Group (JAWG) strongly supports the government’s proposed education reforms for financial advisers. These reforms will expand the availability of high-quality, trusted financial advice for Australians while... Read more continue reading

Financial advice Joint Licensees open letter to Treasurer Mulino

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An open letter to the Hon DR Daniel Mulino MP, Minister for Financial Services Published on behalf of the Licensee Leadership Forum and its members representing over 5,000 advisers across... Read more continue reading

60 years of RISC: ANZIIF’s flagship Reinsurance Course continues to shape the next generation of industry leaders

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ANZIIF is marking a major milestone, with the 60th year of its Reinsurance International Study Course (RISC) continuing to deliver one of the most immersive and sought-after learning experiences. Widely... Read more continue reading

Independent Life Code review interim report welcomed by Australia’s life insurers

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Australia’s life insurers have welcomed the release of the interim report on the independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code). The review, led by highly respected financial sector expert Peter Kell, involves deep engagement with the community, consumer advocates and... Read more continue reading

FAAA welcomes consultation on CSLR

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The FAAA welcomes yesterday’s release of three consultation papers on consumer protection and the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) by Minister Mulino. Sarah Abood, CEO of the FAAA, says: “Preventing... Read more continue reading

FAAA marks three years since merger

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In the three years since the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) merged to become the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), the FAAA... Read more continue reading

Life insurers welcome the passage of new laws that give people confidence on genetic testing

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Australia’s life insurers welcome the passage of federal laws that will give Australians more confidence about getting a genetic test, knowing it can’t be used in insurance underwriting. The legislation,... Read more continue reading