John Pollaers reappointed as Chair of AFCA Board

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The AFCA Board is pleased to announce that Professor John Pollaers OAM has been reappointed as the Independent Chair of the Board of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority for a... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association calls for definitive action on Dixon compensation claims

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The SMSF Association is calling on the Federal Government to end the financial burden of Dixon Advisory’s compensation claims on the financial advice profession. The Association’s plea follows last week’s... Read more continue reading

AFCA Chief Ombudsman named CEO of the Year at LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority’s (AFCA) Chief Ombudsman and Chief Executive Officer, David Locke, has been named CEO of the Year at the 2024 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards. The award recognises... Read more continue reading

FAAA names winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has announced Nathan Purnell of SWA Financial Planning as the recipient of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award for the first semester of 2024. Named after the late... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF supports the FMA’s New Monitoring Insights Report 

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is proud to support the outcomes outlined in the Financial Advice Provider Monitoring Insights report by the Financial Markets... Read more continue reading

FAAA welcomes AFCA decision to end Dixon Advisory membership

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) welcomes the decision by the board of directors of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) to propose ending the membership of Dixon Advisory (Dixons),... Read more continue reading

Experienced financial services leader appointed in critical Life Code role

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The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has appointed a well-respected financial services leader as the new Industry Representative of the Life Code Compliance Committee (LCCC). Paul Reid brings almost... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announces support for the IBCCC’s Vulnerability Guidance Note  

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute for Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) supports the Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee’s (IBCCC) Guidance Note. The Guidance Note aims to help brokers meet their... Read more continue reading

AFCA endorses ASIC’s call for lenders to do better on hardship

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) endorses the corporate regulator’s call today for lenders to improve their approach to supporting customers experiencing hardship. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today... Read more continue reading

Submissions open for 12th ANZIIF New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 12th New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards. The Awards... Read more continue reading