ANZIIF sets the agenda on liability risk at the 2026 New Zealand Liability Conference 

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ANZIIF has announced the 2026 ANZIIF New Zealand Liability Conference, its premier industry forum designed to equip insurance and finance professionals with the insights and practical capability in one of insurance’s fastest-evolving... Read more continue reading

FAAA outlines five key recommendations in pre-Budget submission

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In its pre-Budget submission to the Federal Government, the FAAA has outlined practical measures designed to increase the number of professional financial advisers and cut red tape without compromising consumer... Read more continue reading

Climate adaptation, AI safety and health reform critical for Budget: Actuaries Institute 

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We recognise the Government faces significant fiscal constraints and competing priorities in an uncertain economic environment. Within this context, the Actuaries Institute’s 2026-27 Budget submission highlights five critical areas to... Read more continue reading

Hear insights from ANZIIF Fellows at the New 2026 Member Connect Series 

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ANZIIF members now have an exciting opportunity to hear directly from ANZIIF Fellows; some of the industry’s most respected and experienced leaders, as part of the newly launched 2026 ANZIIF... Read more continue reading

FAAA submission: Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance

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In its submission on Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance, the FAAA says it supports the Government taking action to provide Australians with greater confidence to undertake genetic testing.  However... Read more continue reading

AFCA complaints reveal ongoing barriers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers

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Complaints to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) continue to highlight the barriers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples face in accessing financial services and products, particularly in regional and... Read more continue reading

CALI responds to Life Code review saying to focus on trust and consumer protections

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The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has submitted its response to the independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code), reaffirming its commitment to strong customer... Read more continue reading

Announcing FAAA SafeID – the secure and compliant digital client identification solution

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has launched a new initiative to help financial advisers meet their AML/CTF obligations.  FAAA SafeID is a digital client identification tool that will transform... Read more continue reading

Minister Mulino’s 2025-26 CSLR funding plan – a blow to small financial advice businesses and Australians seeking retirement advice 

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Commenting in response to Yesterday’s announcement by Minister Mulino, FAAA CEO Sarah Abood said:  “We acknowledge that Minister Mulino has decided to spread the CSLR Special Levy for 2025/26 across... Read more continue reading

FAAA calls for advisers to check records to ensure they are eligible to provide financial advice into 2026

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Ahead of the 1 January 2026 education/ experience pathway deadline for advisers, the number of advisers for whom the ASIC records indicate are yet to meet the criteria for continuing... Read more continue reading