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FAAA launches digital client identification tool

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... data verification tools, within a cyber-secure online environment," FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood told the 2025 FAAA Congress in Perth. Over the last few weeks, Abood pointed to a "big win" for the advice sector following two years of closely working ...

Annual ReCALIbrate recipients named

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... Kristy Mitchell. Each recipient is awarded a $2000 grant to attend the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress in Perth. They also gain access to CALI's exclusive support programs, including its women's mentoring network, media training ...

FAAA award finalists named

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
... are committed to helping fellow Australians do so." The winners will be announced at the gala dinner at the annual FAAA Congress in Perth on November 19.

FAAA expands specialist education programs

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... have an exclusive arrangement with the FAAA for up to three years, receive exposure on the FAAA stand at the 2025 FAAA Congress in Perth later this year, promotion of the designation via various recognitions, and more. FAAA general manager of education ...

Chalmers advocates for Aussie instos on 'Big Beautiful Bill'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025
... The critical minerals market around the world, some of the challenging tax issues including some issues before the US Congress and also, of course, I made our case once again when it comes to trade and tariffs and these escalating trade tensions around ...

The sensitive conversations advisers shy away from

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2024
... difference in their lives. According to a panel of experts at the recent Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress, advisers' insights into clients' financial lives and how this intersects with their personal lives and vice versa ...

Dividends to be down in FY25: Equity Trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2024
... second term President Trump is in a hurry and will not be meaningfully slowed down, given Republican majorities in the Congress and Senate," Thompson said. "While positive for near term growth, these initiatives may add to inflationary pressures and ...

Firms treat CSLR as 'insurance policy': FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024
... 'insurance policy'. Several CSLR issues were brought to light at the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress last week, starting with the lax consequences for firms that fail to pay an AFCA determination. In essence, a licensee ...

'But for' compensation methodology unfair: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... with the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) raised concerns at the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress. By way of example, FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood pointed to a recent AFCA case whereby the victim made a profit and the ...

FAAA celebrates adviser excellence

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... Brisbane overnight, including Adviser of the Year and CFP Professional of the Year. Presented as part of the annual FAAA Congress, the awards presented included Adviser of the Year, Certified Financial Planner Professional of the Year, Professional Practice ...