FAAA says latest DBFO reform package needs substantial change

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has commented on the government’s Friday 21st March afternoon release of the next tranche of draft legislation for the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms. “We

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FAAA launches guide to help young Australians starting their first job 

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In conjunction with Global Money Week 2025, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has launched a guide for young people entering the workforce, under its Money & Life brand designed.

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FAAA submission: review of the CSLR

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The FAAA has released its submission to Treasury on the Post-Implementation review of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). In it, the FAAA has addressed a number of key issues

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FAAA announces winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award for summer semester  

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Marc Whitworth of Macquarie Bank has been awarded the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award for the summer semester by the FAAA. Mr Whitworth is a private banker at Macquarie Bank based in

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FAAA calls for member “Advice Ambassadors” to build closer relationships with federal politicians ahead of election 

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Ahead of the federal election, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has launched a new initiative to encourage members to build closer relationships with federal parliamentarians and advocate on behalf

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CSLR Actuaries Report reveals much more pain to come

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When the CSLR operator released the CSLR Levy Estimate for the 2025/26 year on 31 January 2025, the shocking number was the $70m cost to the financial advice profession in

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FAAA submission on National Plan to end abuse and mistreatment of older people

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The FAAA has made a submission to the Attorney General’s Department on the National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People. It says the financial services industry

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Early bird pricing closing soon for FAAA roadshows

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Sessions include updates on key advocacy and election-cycle issues Early bird tickets to the Financial Advice Association Australia’s (FAAA) 2025 roadshow series will close on Friday 14 February. The roadshows will

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Delay to Dixon Advisory inquiry frustrating

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News from the Senate The Senate Program for this week, included the debate on the Better Targeted Super Concession Bill, which would see the introduction of an additional tax of

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Career changers to play key role in the next generation of financial advisers

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The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) has renewed efforts to attract professionals from diverse industries to consider careers in financial advice. The push is part of the FAAA’s recently-launched

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