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Small pocket of failed measures can 'blow the entire business': Anderson

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager of policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson warned licensees to improve their control measures for authorised representatives to avoid any unintended consequences. Breaking down licensees' ...

FAAA pushes for 'fundamental' changes to CSLR

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) is pushing for "fundamental changes" to how the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) is funded, arguing it would be detrimental to financial advisers and small businesses if it continues in its ...

CALI calls for government to help fund CSLR

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... from the industry, including the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA). However, despite the current spread, advisers are expected to expense a whopping $4000 in levies in the upcoming ...

Advice industry can't afford CSLR to be an 'unsustainable mess': FAAA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
A recent survey conducted by the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) shows the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) levy will increase the cost of financial advice and may see a significant departure of advisers from the industry. The ...

Clearer distinction of advice required around aged care costs: Review

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... designation, accredited via the Aged Care Steps Accredited Aged Care Professional program from the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), can advise on the specific area due to "the complexity of accommodation pricing and the impact the method ...

Generation Life, PPS Mutual make senior distribution hires

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... investment-linked lifetime income solutions. He previously worked in senior roles at Ignition Advice, Financial Advice Association Australia, AMP, ING, BT Financial Group and MLC Australia. Generation Life general manager of distribution Brendon Rodda ...

Treasury's proposal adds flexibility for new advisers: FAAA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) supports Treasury's proposed education reforms for financial advisers, noting they will provide significant flexibility for new entrants without reducing the rigour of the current settings. With ...

SMSF Adviser Network shuts its doors, 85 advisers vanish from FAR

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026
... deadline for education requirements passed at the beginning of the year. Speaking to Financial Standard, Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager of policy, advocacy and standard Phil Anderson said the limited advice licence model ...

Super Consumers Australia raises concerns over Treasury reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
... shutting down predatory practices for good and rebuilding trust in super for millions of Australians." Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) chief executive Sarah Abood welcomed the consultation papers and said the FAAA will carefully review ...

Adviser exam pass rate exceeds 70% for the first time in 12 months

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... 22,611 individuals have sat the exam and 92% (20,963) have passed, ASIC said. This comes after the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) made a submission to the Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) consultation urging the inclusion of financial ...
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