FAAA outlines five key recommendations in pre-Budget submission

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In its pre-Budget submission to the Federal Government, the FAAA has outlined practical measures designed to increase the number of professional financial advisers and cut red tape without compromising consumer

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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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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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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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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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From the outback to the ocean: meet the five 2025 ReCALIbrate recipients strengthening the future of risk advice

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From rural Queensland to the Perth coast, five remarkable women are being recognised through the 2025 ReCALIbrate program, each carving a unique path in financial risk advice. Now in its

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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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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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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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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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