Welcome to the Association of Financial Advisers 

The AFA has been the authentic voice of advice professionals since its beginning in 1946. Today, the AFA is a vibrant, innovative association whose members remain driven by a shared belief in the value of great advice for more Australians. Learn more

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Governed by Principles of Practice

 

Clients seek advisers who belong to a professional association and abide by a strict Code of Conduct. The AFA Code of Conduct is based on six guiding principles that govern our member's professional practice. 

 

AFA Awards for Excellence

 

We believe that recognising excellence is integral to building a strong profession. Each year the AFA, together with our partners, announce five prestigious awards for quality advice and an award for Life Company of the Year.

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Social Highlights
Consumer Choice Awards 2016

The AFA and the Beddoes Institute hosted the inaugural Consumer Choice Awards, which recognises the best insurers as rated by advised policyholders and claimants.

The Awards evening was held on 15 November at the InterContinental Hotel in Sydney, and we had the pleasure of Nationals Senator for NSW, Senator John Williams as our special guest for the evening.

Congratulations to all of the deserving award winners and finalists.

Life Company of the Year Awards 2015

The AFA supports the Life Company of the Year Awards as one way in which we can influence the life insurance market by recognising those companies that are leading the way in product, service, innovation and sustainability.

This Black Tie Dinner was held in the Art Gallery of NSW on Thursday 3 March 2016, we had the pleasure of Ian Thorpe and Professor Vanessa Hayes from the Garvan Medical Research Foundation as our special guests for the evening. 
 

Upcoming Events
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29
Jun
Thursday - 5:30 PM

NSW End of Financial Year Drinks

Join us to celebrate the End of Financial Year with casual drinks and nibbles.
 

30
Jun
Friday - 12:00 PM

Get to know the new CEO with Philip Kewin

In this months Genxt webinar we will get to know more about Philip Kewin and understand what his vision is for the future of the AFA and the financial advice profession as a whole.

06
Jul
Thursday - 7:30 AM

TAS Connect & Share with your Peers & Grow your Networks!

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Genxt Adviser Peer Pod.

Latest News
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20 Jun 2017

AFA’s Nick Hakes appointed Vice Chair of APFinSA International Certifications & Standards Board;  FChFP to extend global reach

SYDNEY: 20 June, 2017 - The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) CEO, Phil Kewin today welcomed the appointment of AFA General Manager, Member Services, Partnerships and Campus, Nick Hakes, as Vice Chairman of the Asia Pacific Financial Services Association (APFinSA) International Certifications & Standards Board.

01 Jun 2017

AFA appoints General Manager Policy and Professionalism

SYDNEY: 1 JUNE 2017 – The Association of Financial Advice Australian (AFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Anderson to the position of General Manager, Policy and Professionalism.

10 May 2017

Budget highlights need for financial advice

SYDNEY: 9 May 2017 – The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the release tonight of the 2017/18 Federal Budget.

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