AFCA Chief Ombudsman named Diversity Equity & Inclusion Champion in prestigious awards

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority’s (AFCA) Chief Ombudsman and Chief Executive Officer, David Locke, has been named CEO Diversity Equity & Inclusion Champion at the Australian HR Institute Awards 2023[1]. Mr... Read more continue reading

Leading responsible investment super funds reap higher returns, reveals RIAA study

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The MySuper products of super funds demonstrating leading responsible investment practice outperformed those of non-leaders on average in 2022, according to a new study released by the Responsible Investment Association... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association urges Senate crossbench to reject ‘complex and inequitable’ $3 million super tax

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The SMSF Association is urging the Senate crossbench to reject legislation tabled in the Parliament yesterday that proposes a tax on the earnings of superannuation balances exceeding $3 million. Association... Read more continue reading

Australia’s life insurers welcome consultation on the use of genetic test results

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The life insurance industry welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of a consultation paper to seek community feedback on the use of genetic test results by insurers. The Council of Australian... Read more continue reading

Financial complaints by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples up 13%

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There has been a significant increase in the number of complaints made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Australia’s financial dispute resolution scheme. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority... Read more continue reading

RIAA announces appointment of Co-CEOs to lead the organisation’s next chapter

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The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is pleased to unveil the appointment of Co-CEOs, Estelle Parker and Dean Hegarty to take up the leadership of the organisation, marking an important... Read more continue reading

Small businesses complaints to AFCA up 9 per cent

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Small businesses in dispute with financial service providers took 3,807 complaints to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) in 2022-23, a rise of 9 per cent on the previous financial... Read more continue reading

The best of financial planning in Australia recognised at inaugural FAAA Awards

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has announced the 2023 winners of the inaugural FAAA Awards across six professional categories. They are: FAAA CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® of the Year Award:... Read more continue reading

FAAA launches dedicated Career Centre for financial advice profession

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has launched its new Career Centre, a dedicated resource that has been designed to benefit employees, job seekers and career changers in the financial... Read more continue reading

AFCA announces appointment of two new directors

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) today announced the appointment of Raylene Bellottie and Yien Hong to its board as two new industry directors. The appointments become effective on 1... Read more continue reading