Industry Partnerships

The Australian Securities and Investments Commissions (ASIC)

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors.

An independent Australian government body, ASIC is responsible for Financial Services Regulation (FSR). The AFA has a close working relationship with ASIC.

For more information visit www.asic.gov.au

The Investment and Financial Services Association Ltd (IFSA)

The Investment and Financial Services Association Limited (IFSA), is a national not-for-profit organisation which represents the retail and wholesale funds management, superannuation and life insurance industries. 

For more information about IFSA visit www.ifsa.com.au

Asia Pacific Financial Services Association (APFinSA)

The Asia Pacific Financial Services Association represents 11 countries making it one of the leading speaking platforms for industrial issues in the region. In addition, APFinSA aims to assist the formation of national associations in the other regional countries and/or territories. The close ties between the AFA and APFinSA gives the Association important links in the Asia Pacific region, vital in an increasingly globalised world. 

For more information about APFinSA visit http://www.apfinsa.org/

Australian Tax Office (ATO)

The Australian Tax Office makes many rulings that affect financial advisers and their clients. The AFA works closely with the ATO to ensure the interests of members are represented. 

For information about tax rulings and requirements visit the ATO website at www.ato.gov.au.

The Million Dollar Round Table MDRT

The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) is an international association of financial professionals, founded in 1927.  The organisation provides its members with resources to improve their technical knowledge, sales and client service while maintaining a culture of high ethical standards.

For more information visit www.mdrt.org