FINSIA biannual Gender Divide Survey shows need for change but different views on what this means

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FINSIA, the leading Australasian financial services professional body, has launched its biannual report on The Gender Divide in Financial Services.  The report reveals gender inequality is levelling out with a

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FINSIA education to help tackle financial crime costing Australians billions

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FINSIA, the leading Australasian financial services professional body, has launched a new suite of ground-breaking interconnected professional qualifications focused on risk management and cyber-crime in conjunction with the Chartered Institute

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Exclusive consumer survey shows alarming overconfidence in financial literacy vs capability

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Consumer Research released by FINSIA uncovers a real power imbalance of financial knowledge and a high level of vulnerability which the industry must tackle to have any hope of restoring

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FINSIA’s first response to Royal Commission

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FINSIA CEO Chris Whitehead said “While it will be some time for all the ramifications of the Royal Commission recommendations to filter through, FINSIA is committed to helping implement reform in a timely

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Bankers need to get on front foot to restore trust

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A new set of global standards is the way forward to change banking culture. Chris Whitehead, FINSIA CEO said: “As we wait for the final report of the Royal Commission,

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FINSIA keeps pushing for professionalism in its submission to the Hayne Inquiry

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FINSIA, the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, keeps pushing for professionalisation by advocating for uniform standards of conduct and competence for individuals in its second submission to Commissioner Hayne’s inquiry.

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Rebuilding a culture of trust in financial services FINSIA launches gold standard in banking

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FINSIA, the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, has launched the Chartered Banker, the industry’s internationally recognised gold standard in banking in Australia and New Zealand. Chris Whitehead, FINSIA CEO says, “FINSIA

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FINSIA calls for overhaul of superannuation sector

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FINSA has called for the fundamental purpose of superannuation to be legislated to protect the retirement interests of all working Australians. In its submission to the Royal Commission into Misconduct

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FINSIA outlines blueprint for the professionalisation of financial services industry

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FINSIA, the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, responds to the Royal Commission and sets out the fundamental steps required for an effective self-regulation model/framework to ensure a commitment to professionalism

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FINSIA calls for recognition of experience and previous qualifications in education review

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A survey by FINSIA, the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, reveals that more than half the country’s financial advisers may leave the industry if a proposed education pathway fails acknowledge

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