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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

Finalists announced for the 2025 FAAA Awards

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The FAAA has unveiled the finalists for the FAAA annual awards, with the winners set to be announced at this year’s Gala Dinner at the Perth Congress on 19 November

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25 Sep 2025

Cost of CSLR special levy, should be a shared responsibility says SMSF Association

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The most efficient and equitable way to fund the special levy needed to meet the shortfall in consumers’ unpaid compensation claims is to spread it across all Australian Financial Complaints

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12 Sep 2025

Advisers can’t, and shouldn’t, foot $67.3 million bill: FAAA Treasury Submission on CSLR

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In its submission[1] to the Treasury consultation on the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) Special Levy for 2025/26, the FAAA says it is imperative that financial advisers should not

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03 Sep 2025

FAAA board election nominations open 2 September 2025

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Nominations for the Financial Advice Association Australia’s (FAAA) Member Elected Directors will open on 2 September 2025, with members able to nominate for three positions on the FAAA board, each

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02 Sep 2025

FAAA statement on Senate decision to discontinue Inquiry into wealth management companies

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“The FAAA is deeply disappointed that the Senate Economics References Committee has recommended that the Inquiry into wealth management companies not continue. “This important Inquiry was launched in September last

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01 Sep 2025

Minister Mulino to address FAAA Congress

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The Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP, assistant treasurer and minister for financial services, will present at the FAAA’s annual Congress in Perth in November. During the session “Minister & CEO:

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29 Aug 2025

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