Don’t get caught out as FAAA Congress 2025 heads west 

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Early Bird tickets to this year’s Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress are now available, with those who buy tickets early also having an exclusive opportunity to purchase seats in... Read more continue reading

FAAA congratulates new shadow ministry

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The FAAA congratulates deputy Liberal leader and federal member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien, on his appointment as shadow treasurer in the Ley Shadow Ministry. It also congratulates the Nationals federal... Read more continue reading

FAAA, CA ANZ, CPA Australia and IPA release practical guidance on the tax deductibility of financial advice fees

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The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA), in consultation with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia, and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), has released a... Read more continue reading

AFCA opens consultation on Rules changes to expand jurisdiction over receiving banks in scams

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority is opening public consultation on proposed changes to the rules that govern its work, with a key focus on expanding its jurisdiction to include the... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association calls for urgent action on flawed super tax amid growing panic selling

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Amid rising community unrest and reports of panic selling across the $1 trillion SMSF sector, the SMSF Association is calling on the Government to urgently address catastrophic flaws in its... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF welcomes new President and Deputy President

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Leney as President of the ANZIIF Board and Brendan Dunne as... Read more continue reading

HESTA welcomes new Parliament, urges action on key issues

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HESTA has welcomed Australia’s 48th Parliament and Ministry, including the new Assistant Treasurer with responsibility for superannuation, Dr Daniel Mulino MP, noting a record number of women were elected. HESTA... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association welcomes appointment of new Assistant Treasurer

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The SMSF Association congratulates Dr Daniel Mulino, the newly appointed Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services. SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess said: “We’re looking forward to a constructive relationship with... Read more continue reading

Fragmented advice reforms risks increased complexity

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The SMSF Association urges the Government to reconsider key aspects of its proposed financial advice reforms, cautioning that consulting on key reforms in isolation risks increasing complexity, red tape and... Read more continue reading

Australian financial advisers at the forefront of AI adoption 

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A total of 82 per cent of Australian financial advice businesses are using, piloting, or planning to use AI to better serve clients in the next 12 months, according to... Read more continue reading