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Announcing FAAA SafeID – the secure and compliant digital client identification solution

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has launched a new initiative to help financial advisers meet their AML/CTF obligations. FAAA SafeID is a digital client identification tool that will transform

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12 Dec 2025

Minister Mulino’s 2025-26 CSLR funding plan – a blow to small financial advice businesses and Australians seeking retirement advice

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Commenting in response to Yesterday’s announcement by Minister Mulino, FAAA CEO Sarah Abood said: “We acknowledge that Minister Mulino has decided to spread the CSLR Special Levy for 2025/26 across

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11 Dec 2025

FAAA calls for advisers to check records to ensure they are eligible to provide financial advice into 2026

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Ahead of the 1 January 2026 education/ experience pathway deadline for advisers, the number of advisers for whom the ASIC records indicate are yet to meet the criteria for continuing

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08 Dec 2025

FAAA welcomes legislative amendment passed on adviser qualification requirements

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The FAAA welcomes the important amendments to adviser qualifications passed by Parliament this week, in its last sitting week for 2025. The changes ensure that existing advisers who have relied

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01 Dec 2025

FAAA launches Advice Academy to help grow the financial advice profession

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The FAAA has launched Advice Academy to help build and support a pipeline of new advisers entering the financial advice profession, as part of its work to bridge the gap

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28 Nov 2025

Winners of the 2025 FAAA Awards announced

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The winners of the 2025 FAAA Awards have been announced at this year’s FAAA Congress Gala Dinner in Perth (Wednesday 19 November 2025). The awards acknowledge the work of outstanding

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21 Nov 2025

FAAA responds to ASIC report 824 on SMSF establishment advice

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The FAAA welcomes the release of ASIC Report 824. The report has highlighted some concerning instances of SMSF advice, and it’s an important reminder that while SMSFs can be a

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07 Nov 2025

FAAA Board election results announced

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The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) welcomes Glenn Calder CFP® and Ben Marshan CFP® as new Board members as well as Jade Khao (Tan) CFP® following her re-election. All three

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30 Oct 2025

FAAA Value of Advice Index highlights stability for advised Australians during a turbulent year

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Australians who have a financial adviser are markedly more confident in their financial outlook and perceived quality of life, according to the FAAA’s 2025 Value of Advice Index. This is despite

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03 Oct 2025

New speaker announced for FAAA Congress 2025 – early bird closing 30 September

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Early bird pricing for this year’s Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress will finish on 30 September. The Congress, being held in Perth from 18 to 20 November, will have

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26 Sep 2025

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