FAAA submission to Treasury: enhanced data collection for MISs

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The FAAA believes all MISs should be registered, and also suggests that ASIC could play a role in the formal approval of new MISs. The views are part of the... Read more continue reading

Occupation shortage list highlights ongoing accounting workforce challenges

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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) has welcomed the inclusion of taxation accountants and external auditors on the latest Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation Shortage List, as it... Read more continue reading

Annual Review 2025-26: AFCA reports continued rise in complaints

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) received the highest number of complaints in its history during the 2025-26 financial year, with almost 120,000 complaints lodged by consumers and small businesses.... Read more continue reading

Global Ethics Day puts hidden financial abuse in the spotlight as CA ANZ launches new playbook

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Financial abuse often hides in plain sight, but Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) is helping its 143,000 members identify the warning signs through a new playbook, Identifying and... Read more continue reading

ReCALIbrate backs women to shape what comes next in risk advice

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CALI has named Aisha Elnour and Kristen Agius as the first of ten ReCALIbrate recipients in its expanded 2026 program, backing them to help shape what comes next for the... Read more continue reading

ASIC report shows progress on audit quality but stronger valuation governance remains critical

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Australia’s largest accounting body CPA Australia says the audit profession continues to work constructively with ASIC to improve audit quality, while trustees must remain accountable for the valuation of super... Read more continue reading

IBCCC holds brokers to account and drives stronger practices

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The Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee took firm action against poor practice and pushed brokers to strengthen how they serve and protect clients during 2025–26. Its 2025–26 Annual Report, published... Read more continue reading

FAAA welcomes Government action on financial abuse

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) welcomes the Australian Government’s response to the 2024 Parliamentary Joint Committee inquiry into financial abuse and its commitment to working with the financial services... Read more continue reading

Private assets can improve retirement returns

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New research from CFA Institute reveals private market allocations can improve risk-adjusted performance for defined contributions retirement schemes, with private equity enhancing returns the most of all of the private... Read more continue reading

Finalists announced for 14th ANZIIF New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards

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ANZIIF has announced the finalists for the 2026 New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards, recognising outstanding achievement across the insurance profession. The 2026 finalists represent organisations, teams and individuals from across... Read more continue reading