FAAA submission on reducing barriers to business dynamism

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has lodged a submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into reducing barriers to business dynamism in Australia. In the submission, General Manager Policy, Advocacy... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF launches new short course to help professionals build an AI-ready mindset 

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ANZIIF has launched AI Ready Mindset: How to Learn and Adapt, a new short course designed to help insurance professionals develop the ability to thrive as technology continues its evolution;... Read more continue reading

2026 FAAA Awards open for submissions

The 2026 FAAA Awards are now open, with members encouraged to submit an application, or encourage their peers to do so. The FAAA Awards are designed to recognise members who deliver... Read more continue reading

CSLR “special” levy a further blow to accessible, affordable financial advice

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The announcement of another sizeable CSLR cost of $190 million in 2026/27, and the prospect of sizeable special levies for the foreseeable future, is an unsustainable burden for financial advice... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF launches inaugural 2027 International Insurance Summit  

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ANZIIF has announced the inaugural 2027 ANZIIF International Summit, a landmark event that will bring together the brightest minds in insurance, risk management and financial services as the profession prepares... Read more continue reading

Compensation scheme cost blowout reinforces urgent need for comprehensive uplift in consumer protections

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Yesterday’s revised estimate of this year’s skyrocketing bill for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) confirms the scheme is now being flooded by a surge in unpaid compensation orders... Read more continue reading

FAAA announces winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award for semester 1

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Ne (Stacy) Guo of Morrows Private Wealth in Melbourne is the winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award for Semester 1 2026.  Guo is an associate adviser at Morrows Private... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF welcomes Jason Clarke to Board of Directors

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ANZIIF has announced the appointment of Jason Clarke, CEO and Director of 360 Underwriting Solutions, to its Board of Directors. A highly respected insurance leader with more than 30 years’... Read more continue reading

SMSF borrowing ban risks missing the real problem, CPA Australia warns

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CPA Australia says proposed changes to self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) borrowing rules risk overlooking the real driver of consumer harm, following reports the Government has agreed to ban SMSFs from... Read more continue reading

Joint statement on Treasury’s consultation package on Shield and First Guardian

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The Joint Associations Working Group (JAWG) welcomes Treasury’s consultation package responding to the collapse of Shield and First Guardian. We note the significant consumer harm and loss of confidence these... Read more continue reading