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FAAA pushes to expand NCA to financial advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... direction, but we'll be advocating very strongly for that to come off in three years' time," FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood said. Abood added the industry needs to be very careful about the scope of the New Class of Adviser and how consumers ...

Phil Anderson to retire at the upcoming FAAA Congress

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... at AMP, NAB, Perpetual, Colonial First State, and Netwealth earlier in his career. Commenting, FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood thanked Anderson for his dedication and service to the profession. "Phil has made an outstanding contribution to the FAAA ...

FEATURE: Cryptocurrency, control and confidence

VINNY VUCAGO  |  SATURDAY, 15 AUG 2026
... gap, however, is increasingly being filled elsewhere. Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) chief executive Sarah Abood says social media has transformed not only how younger Australians access financial information, but also how frequently it ...

AI advice boom highlights urgent need for affordable advice: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... 65% increase in the median cost of financial advice over the past five years to about $4700. FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood said rising costs were limiting access to advice as Australians faced increasingly complex financial decisions. "Financial advice ...

FAAA calls for rethink on trust tax overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... broadening exemptions and redesigning how corporate beneficiaries are treated under the reforms. FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood said the association supports measures to address inappropriate tax minimisation but believes the current proposal would ...

FSC calls for tougher oversight of advice licensees

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... of professional indemnity insurance, including a review of minimum cover requirements. FAAA chief executive officer Sarah Abood warned the proposals could increase regulatory costs for smaller licensees. "The FAAA will be reviewing the FSC's proposals ...

FAAA names new chair as David Sharpe prepares to step down

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026
... manager advice (SA) for PSK Private Wealth and continues to practice as a senior financial adviser. FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood welcomed the appointment citing Veitch's deep operational and leadership background. "Michelle brings deep experience ...

Budget changes could drive SMSF adoption: FAAA

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... understanding of the obligations that they are accepting the risks involved with such strategies," FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood said. Abood warned the carve-out for superannuation could become "the next sphere of extreme consumer risk", noting an ...

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

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... industry. Seventy percent believe the CSLR levy will result in a reduction in adviser numbers. FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood said the findings highlight a growing disconnect between the intent of the CSLR and its real-world impact. "The clear message ...

Clearer distinction of advice required around aged care costs: Review

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... work with the FAAA to ensure advisers have access to accurate, up-to-date training, it said. FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood welcomed the recognition of the designation. "The recommendations would lead to a clearer, safer pathway for older Australians ...
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