New report shows growing demand for financial education in Australian schools as financial literacy program reaches over half a million students

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A new report from Ecstra Foundation highlights the growing demand from Australian schools for practical financial education as part of the curriculum, at a time when financial literacy rates have... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF launches first-of-its-kind Business School for insurance professionals 

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ANZIIF is proud to launch the 2026 ANZIIF Business School, a new industry learning initiative designed to equip insurance professionals with the skills and insights needed to confidently navigate the... Read more continue reading

FAAA roadshow heads to six Australian cities in 2026 

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Early bird tickets to the Financial Advice Association Australia’s (FAAA) 2026 roadshow are now available. The roadshows will take place across Australia, visiting six cities during April and May. FAAA CEO Sarah Abood, general manager of... Read more continue reading

FAAA announces winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award for summer semester  

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Roland Xu of Shore Financial Planning in Sydney is the winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award for Semester 2 2025. Named after the late ‘First Lady of Financial Planning’,... Read more continue reading

FAAA releases submission to Treasury on managed investment schemes

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The FAAA has released its latest submission to Treasury, providing feedback on the governance on managed investment schemes (MISs). The report titled “FAAA – Consultation – Enhancing oversight and governance... Read more continue reading

AFCA announces three new C-suite appointments

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has announced three new C-suite appointments. Deborah Jenkins has been appointed as AFCA’s inaugural Chief Customer Officer (CCO) and Stevie-Ann Dovico has been appointed... Read more continue reading

Comedian Geraldine Hickey to MC ANZIIF’s 53rd South Australian Charity Luncheon 

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ANZIIF is delighted to announce award-winning comedian Geraldine Hickey as MC for the 53rd South Australian Charity Luncheon, set to light up the Adelaide Convention Centre on 29 May. One... Read more continue reading

AFCA receives record number of complaints in 2025 calendar year

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) received a record number of complaints in 2025, with 111,373 complaints coming through the door – a 14 per cent increase from the 2024 calendar... Read more continue reading

FAAA submission on enhancing professional indemnity insurance

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In its submission to Treasury on enhancing professional indemnity insurance, the FAAA does not suggest substantial changes to the current PII regime, but has identified a number of options to maximise recoveries... Read more continue reading

The FAAA welcomes ASIC’s review of advice licensees who use lead generation services

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The FAAA welcomes ASIC’s review of advice licensees who use lead generation services that inappropriately or unnecessarily encourage consumers to switch superannuation. Phil Anderson, general manager, policy, advocacy and standard... Read more continue reading