Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA)

There's a fantastic section in the AFR today on the value of financial advice - it was great speaking with Michelle Bowes on this important issue! https://lnkd.in/gUPB2JzW

It begins next week! Geelong and Melbourne, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Roadshow kicks off in your hometowns next week and it's not too late to get tickets. Join us in Geelong next Tuesday and Melbourne on Thursday to explore the Growth Evolution. Tickets are still available online and will still be available onsite on the day, so head to the registration desk and our Events team will be happy to assist you. Prepare for an exceptional experience with an impressive lineup of speakers, ample networking opportunities, and the opportunity to engage with our Roadshow supporters. Plus, don't miss the chance to win a ticket to the 2025 FAAA Congress in Perth this November (airfares & accommodation not included). Limited places remain! Lock in your spot now: https://faaa.au/roadshow/ #FAAARoadshow25 #FinancialAdvice #Networking

With the goal of connecting Women in Advice, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) ACT Chapter Inspire Committee invite you to attend their Monthly Catch-Up, being held by the ACT Inspire Committee on: Thursday 27 March Time: 7:30am – 9:00am Location: Maple & Clove – 7 Burbury Close, Barton ACT 2600 Wednesday 30 April Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm Location: Assembly – 11 Lonsdale Street, Braddon ACT 2612 Wednesday 28 May Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Location: Walt & Burley – 70/17 Eastlake Parade, Kingston ACT 2604 This event is a casual catch-up to discuss the profession and the burning topics facing women (and NB members) within the industry, for Members to seek advice, give information and make connections with fellow Inspire Members. We would love to see members from a cross-section of roles within the profession attend, including CSO’s, paraplanners and associates. For more info and to register visit: https://ow.ly/FUxC50V3TJN #FAAA #Inspire #ACT

It's your last chance to have a say, the 2025 Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Member Survey must close this Friday. Share your thoughts in our annual survey for a chance to win 1 of 18 cash prizes! You can access the survey by clicking the link in today's FAAA Weekly or Monday's Survey EDM. As a valued member of the FAAA, your feedback directly influences our advocacy efforts and helps shape our programs and services. For those that have not already done so, we’d be grateful if you’d take just 5 minutes to complete the Member Survey. If you have started but not yet completed the survey, please take a moment to share your thoughts and submit your responses. We thank those of you that have already taken the time to complete the survey. #FAAA #MemberSurvey

POLLIE WATCH Five news stories from financial services that you need this week. 1. Treasurer Jim Chalmers was, naturally, very happy that the Reserve Bank cut interest rates. https://lnkd.in/gddBiAjW 2. Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor however slammed the cut and the government’s cost of living initiatives as “too little, too late”. https://lnkd.in/gMNqARg7 3. Senator Bragg has had questions to ASIC “stonewalled”. https://lnkd.in/gy5mGAyX 4. Outgoing Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones was profiled in The Australian and noted that there were issues in financial services that will need to be sorted out by the next government. https://lnkd.in/gUWwEUWe 5. And it being close to election time, there was a spate of Medicare related pledges. https://lnkd.in/gVnePRAm Anything incorrect or missing, let me know.

The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) WA State Community Committee invites you to join with your colleagues, friends and clients for a game of golf at the Mount Lawley Golf Club on Tuesday 4 March 2025. As per previous years, the day will be packed full of fun, from the ‘lunch on the go’ and shot gun start from 12:30pm – until the days end with networking drinks and presentations. These will be competitions both for the serious golfers and some novelties for our more social players, together with various prizes and a Future2 Raffle. This will be a great day out of the office, and registrations will be treated on a first in first served basis, so book early to avoid disappointment! Through proceeds generated from fundraising on the day this event is in support of the Future2 Foundation, who provide grants to organisations helping young Australians in need. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gj62JFFj #FAAA #WA #financialadvice

The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) South Australia State Community Committee is excited to invite you and your colleagues to attend their Golf Day on Thursday 13 March 2025 at West Lakes Golf Club. This popular event is set to sell out again with limited spaces remaining, so mark your calendars and get in early to avoid disappointment! This year, we are introducing a new format due to the FAAA Roadshow being moved to March 2025, by offering a trade show instead of the Professional Development morning. Come and visit our event supporters in the morning during registration, prior to kicking off the day! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gwarGcZH #FAAA #SACommunity #financialadvice

The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Melbourne Metro Community Committee is pleased to invite you to the first event in their Professionals Event Series of 2025 ‘Growth through innovation – growing client trust through cyber resilience’ with BT, on Thursday 27 March. Join your fellow members to hear from our guest speaker, Merryl Tidyman of BT to discuss how cybersecurity threats continue to grow in sophistication and frequency. Worldwide organisations are transforming and innovating in this space to protect their clients, digital assets and data. In this session we will explore the evolving landscape of cyber risks, regulatory pressures and the role of AI in cyber security and provide real insights critical to you and your clients. CPD hours will be offered for this event. Register now: https://ow.ly/XZ4950V3TAK #FAAA #MelbourneMetro

Join us for a CFP® exclusive breakfast event before each Roadshow with a Deep Dive into Advice Excellence. If you are a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® makes sure you register for the CFP Professional Connect breakfast event run prior to each Roadshow event. Here from one from Paul Derham from Holley Nethercote on why you should join us for this breakfast event before Roadshow. Visit https://lnkd.in/g8VpwaHd for further information and to book your ticket. #FAAACFPConnect #FAAA #CFP #networking

Check out John Cachia’s latest article on Money& Life as he weighs up buying in a top-performing public school zone versus paying private school tuition - read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gZSukrf7 #FAAA #MoneyandLife