Will Freyer awarded 2026 Lloyd’s Australia Innovators Scholarship

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ANZIIF and Lloyd’s Australia are proud to announce Will Freyer, Graduate, Technical Division at Allianz Australia, the recipient of the 2026 Lloyd’s Australia Innovators Scholarship. Freyer received the scholarship for... Read more continue reading

APRA performance test data highlights need to expand coverage, end fee gaming

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The Super Members Council says the latest superannuation performance test data released by APRA today highlights the importance and urgency of expanding test coverage to include all platform products and... Read more continue reading

FAAA announces the upcoming retirement of general manager, policy, advocacy and standards – Phil Anderson

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Phil Anderson, FAAA’s general manager, policy advocacy and standards, will be retiring on 27 November 2026 after over 30 years in the financial services industry, and much of the last... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF launches industry connect series

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has announced the launch of its new Industry Connect Series, a national event program designed to help insurance professionals... Read more continue reading

FAAA submission: Capital Gains Tax and Negative Gearing – Tranche 2 Legislation

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In its submission[1] to Treasury on Tranche 2 of the CGT and negative gearing legislation, the FAAA has pointed to a number of areas where the draft laws require further refinement. The... Read more continue reading

CA ANZ welcomes reform package to strengthen consumer protections and financial advice

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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) welcome the Australian Government’s proposed consumer protection reforms, describing them as a significant response to weaknesses exposed across the superannuation, financial advice... Read more continue reading

Super Members Council welcomes watershed super safety reforms

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The Super Members Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an integrated package of consumer protection reforms to stop disasters like the Shield and First Guardian collapses, which cost 12,000... Read more continue reading

Government moves to deliver on financial advice promise

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Working Australians are a step closer to getting the advice and support they need to make informed choices and build and protect their financial safety net. The Council of Australian... Read more continue reading

FAAA welcomes progress on Shield and First Guardian response, but detail is critical

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Yesterday’s National Press Club address by Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Daniel Mulino included welcome progress on the response to Shield and First Guardian, but further action is... Read more continue reading

SIAA launches AI-powered toolkit to help develop future advisers

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The Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA) has launched the Developing Adviser Resource Toolkit (DART), a new AI-powered professional development resource designed to help early-career advisers build the practical skills, confidence and... Read more continue reading