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2025 AFIA Conference
The AFIA Conference is the flagship event for senior professionals across Australia’s finance industry. More than just a conference, it’s a platform for progress — a place where bold ideas, diverse perspectives and cross-sector collaboration come together to shape the future of finance.
AFIA Financial Wellbeing Virtual Summit
AFIA is proud to host the Financial Wellbeing Virtual Summit — a three-day online event bringing together industry leaders, legal experts, and advocates to explore the intersection of financial services, consumer wellbeing, and regulatory obligations.
AFIA CRO Forum - MELB
Face to Face Event
The CRO Forum is an invite-only event, designed to bring together AFIA’s cohort of senior risk executives to gather views and thoughts on the latest industry issues, trends and emerging risks, and explore forward-looking risk strategies.
The CRO Forum series is held in partnership with Risk Advisory Partner and Associate Member, Ashurst. As an international leader in cyber risk, data breach and crisis management support, Ashurst will offer insights into emerging risk issues and how financial institutions can protect themselves.
Ashurst - Understanding the Conduct Regulator - Part 4
Webinar
Ashurst's market-leading legal and regulatory experts return in 2025 to deliver a four-part series and help members better understand emerging issues in the regulatory landscape, how regulators like the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) respond and what members can expect as a result. The series will explore the regulatory toolkit in the current environment, including enforcement and supervision, and delve into key regulatory priorities in the financial services industry, like governance and accountability, financial hardship and scams management.
Demystifying CDR Compliance for Non-Bank Lenders Part 1: Core Requirements, Implementation & Regulatory Considerations
Webinar
As the Consumer Data Right (CDR) framework expands into non-bank lending, it’s critical for industry participants to understand their obligations, the practicalities of implementation, and the unique regulatory landscape they face.
This session will cover:
An overview of the CDR project lifecycle
Hidden implementation costs and resourcing considerations
Getting started with product data
Regulatory obligations specific to non-bank lenders, including covered product data and dashboard expectations
Live Q&A with experts from Fiskil
Driving Confidence in the Used EV Market – Insights from Pickles’ Battery Health Program
The used electric vehicle (EV) market is growing rapidly across Australia, with volume increasing month-on-month and a 300% growth recorded in the past financial year alone. As major fleet companies and financiers release more used EVs into the market, Pickles is now selling over 200 used EVs per quarter – a number that continues to rise.
This webinar will explore:
Trends and growth in the used EV market
Key barriers to dealer and consumer adoption
Insights from Pickles’ Battery Health Assurance Program
The future role of SoH certificates in EV financing and retail
How this innovation can support increased EV adoption across Australia
AFSA Update: Navigating Personal Insolvency, Credit Systems & Industry Shifts
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring senior representatives from the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA), providing timely insights into key developments shaping personal insolvency and credit systems in Australia.
This session will explore:
Recent changes to personal insolvency and their impacts on credit systems.
Shifting consumer behaviours and what they mean for finance providers.
The evolving credit risk landscape and how regulators are responding.
Current trends and emerging themes in the personal insolvency environment
Equifax Consumer & Commercial webinar
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Join Equifax at their upcoming webinars in August focused on the latest trends in Commercial and Consumer Credit and their impact on the credit landscape.
Equifax Consumer & Commercial webinar
Thursday, 7 August 2025
Join Equifax at their upcoming webinars in August focused on the latest trends in Commercial and Consumer Credit and their impact on the credit landscape.
Ashurst - Understanding the Conduct Regulator - Part 3
Webinar
Ashurst's market-leading legal and regulatory experts return in 2025 to deliver a four-part series and help members better understand emerging issues in the regulatory landscape, how regulators like the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) respond and what members can expect as a result. The series will explore the regulatory toolkit in the current environment, including enforcement and supervision, and delve into key regulatory priorities in the financial services industry, like governance and accountability, financial hardship and scams management.
The KWM Digital Future Summit
The KWM Digital Future Summit is back with another unmissable lineup!
This year, productivity takes centre stage as we explore how technology can help us to reimagine what it means in the digital age, from transforming the way we work to unlocking unprecedented opportunities across the region.
Join us as we dive into:
Cutting edge insights from national regulators, prominent board directors, industry experts and global thought leaders
The groundbreaking perspectives of leading thinker Jeffrey Ding on what is needed to succeed in the global AI race
An enlightening session with Productivity Commission Chair, Danielle Wood, as she talks to harnessing data & digital technology and fostering a more dynamic economy through competition and efficiency
Compelling discussions on the impact of AI on the workforce, cyber security in boardrooms and the digital asset landscape.
Be part of our fifth annual Summit where we spark the conversations crucial for the digital future.
Creditwatch: Unlock Smarter Decisions with the Business Risk Index
Ondemand Webinar
Discover how CreditorWatch’s Business Risk Index is helping businesses make more informed decisions around credit, lending and risk management in 2025 and beyond.
Learn how to:
Make faster, smarter credit decisions
Identify emerging risks earlier
Respond proactively across the entire credit lifecycle
GRC Solutions Responsible Manager Workshops - Melbourne
Thursday, 24 July 2025
Deepen your expertise and earn CPD hours with GRC Solutions' in-depth workshops covering Responsible Manager obligations for both AFSL and ACL licensees. In these sessions you will:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of essential Responsible Manager duties.
Explore ASIC's current focus areas and emerging compliance priorities.
Develop practical strategies for effective interaction with ASIC and demonstrate ongoing compliance through accruing CPD hours.
Network and learn from the collective experience of fellow attendees.
Allens unpacking the AUSTRAC enforcement activities
Webinar
Join us for an exclusive webinar with leading experts from Allens as they unpack the latest developments in AUSTRAC enforcement activity and provide practical guidance on what to expect if AUSTRAC comes knocking.
Q&A - Economic insights with Warren Hogan
Webinar
Missed the chance to ask your questions during our recent Economic Update with Warren Hogan? Join us for this follow-up Q&A session where Warren will return to answer your questions and expand on key themes from the original webinar.
Financing the Future: EVs & Infrastructure, Solar & Batteries, & Incentives for Change
Webinar
Join us for an in-depth industry conversation with our guest speaker, Richard Lovell, Executive Director, Debt Markets from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) exploring the evolving landscape of clean energy finance and the opportunities available for greater public-private partnerships.
2025 AFIA Risk Summit
Only 15 spots left!
The AFIA Risk Summit is focused on connecting members with industry peers, regulators, and subject-matter experts to address and explore the new, priority and emerging legal, risk and compliance issues facing the industry in 2025.
ACCC Scamwatch Update
On-demand webinar
Join us for a critical industry update with experts from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and Scamwatch, Australia’s national platform for scam reporting and awareness.
You can watch the webinar here.
Strengthening Australia's Cyber Resilience – Insights from the ASD
On-demand webinar
This exclusive webinar features an expert speaker from the Australian Signals Directorate, Australia's leading authority on national cybersecurity, to explore cybersecurity trends and statistics impacting Australian organisations, as well as threat predictions for 2025 and beyond.
You can watch the webinar here.
GenAI in Action: Where are the Opportunities?
To explore the evolving impact of GenAI in Australia and unlock the untapped opportunities for financial firms in 2025, AFIA in partnership with Associate Member King & Wood Mallesons (KWM), is hosting an exclusive drinks briefing: GenAI in Action - Where Are the Opportunities?
Attendees will hear from:
KWM and Sapere as they discuss the key findings from AFIA’s newly released report: The Impact of AI in the Finance Industry, exploring the competitive advantage that awaits those yet to adopt Gen AI not just as a tool, but as a core strategic asset.
Will Liang, a leading expert in data and AI, who will deliver a highly engaging session that will go beyond buzzwords - unpacking insights on the practical AI tools driving tangible results across the industry.
AFIA CRO Forum - MELB
Face to Face Event
The CRO Forum is an invite-only event, designed to bring together AFIA’s cohort of senior risk executives to gather views and thoughts on the latest industry issues, trends and emerging risks, and explore forward-looking risk strategies.
The CRO Forum series is held in partnership with Risk Advisory Partner and Associate Member, Ashurst. As an international leader in cyber risk, data breach and crisis management support, Ashurst will offer insights into emerging risk issues and how financial institutions can protect themselves.
Economic insights with Warren Hogan
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Warren Hogan, Managing Director of EQ Economics and Economic Advisor at Judo Bank, as he provides a comprehensive analysis of Australia’s economic outlook in the context of both domestic and international factors.
With his expertise in economic, market, and industry analysis and forecasting, Warren will break down the key trends shaping the Australian economy and discuss the implications for Australian lenders.
Equifax Q1 2025 Commercial Credit Insights
This webinar will explore Equifax's Q1 2025 Commercial Credit Insights report and the significant enhancements to their Commercial Risk scoring models.
Learn about key trends in credit demand, quality, insolvency, and defaults, plus how the enhanced Commercial Scores can boost your risk assessment with:
10% uplift in risk-ranking capability (GINI coefficient at portfolio level).
30% increased score coverage for loan applications.
New "Pre-Phoenix Flag" for early risk detection.
Enhanced firmographic data for deeper business insights.
Executive Exchange - BNE
AFIA’s leadership luncheons are invite-only lunch briefings held exclusively for executives across the Australian financial services landscape.
Bringing together 20 influential business leaders operating within specific industry sectors or job functions, our leadership luncheons offer a platform to connect with industry peers, share learnings and experiences, explore new thinking, and hear actionable insights from subject-matter experts.
Executive Exchange - SYD
CEO Lunch
AFIA’s leadership luncheons are invite-only lunch briefings held exclusively for executives across the Australian financial services landscape.
Bringing together 20 influential business leaders operating within specific industry sectors or job functions, our leadership luncheons offer a platform to connect with industry peers, share learnings and experiences, explore new thinking, and hear actionable insights from subject-matter experts.
The Impact of AI on the Australian Finance Industry
To provide members with an exclusive deep dive into the impact of adoption of GenAI in financial services, Associate Member, King & Wood Mallesons is hosting a webinar on the impact of GenAI on the Australian finance industry.
As subject-matter experts in AI compliance, legislation and law, King & Wood Mallesons’s speakers will offer insights into emerging opportunities and risk issues associated with GenAI and how financial institutions can protect themselves.
Ashurst - Understanding the Conduct Regulator - Part 2
Webinar
ASIC is currently conducting a review into the motor vehicle finance sector with the aim to drive better consumer outcomes, particularly for those living in regional and remote locations, including First Nations communities.
In the UK, the Supreme Court recently concluded its hearing on motor finance commissions, and consumer outcomes are being addressed by the Financial Conduct Authority's enforcement of the Consumer Duty and the UK Competition and Markets Authority's new direct consumer enforcement powers.
Throughout this session, Ashurst's legal and regulatory specialists in Australia and the UK will cover ASIC's approach, share lessons from the UK, including predictions for the UK Supreme Court's pending judgment, and provide insights on other current developments in the UK market and how these might influence the Australian regulatory landscape.
AUSTRAC - Talking Financial Crime
OnDemand Webinar
Tune in to this OnDemand webinar for targeted insights into the money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing risks facing financial services firms in 2025. This knowledge is crucial to ensure you have the appropriate systems and controls in place to protect your business and customers.
CreditorWatch - Business Risk Index Insights
Tune into this webinar to hear CreditorWatch CEO, Patrick Coghaln provide valuable insight on CreditorWatch’s latest Business Risk Index results and what it means for the industry.
Executive Exchange - MEL
CEO Lunch
AFIA’s leadership luncheons are invite-only lunch briefings held exclusively for executives across the Australian financial services landscape.
Bringing together 20 influential business leaders operating within specific industry sectors or job functions, our leadership luncheons offer a platform to connect with industry peers, share learnings and experiences, explore new thinking, and hear actionable insights from subject-matter experts.
Beyond Roads: The Future of Mobility Summit
Face to Face Event
Beyond Roads: The Future of Mobility Summit is a pivotal platform for Australia’s leading executives, subject-matter experts and decision-makers in the car rental, motor finance and leasing sectors to come together to redefine the future of mobility.
Non-Bank Lenders CEO Roundtable
CEO Lunch
The AFIA Non-Bank Lenders Lunch brings together over 20 influential executives across the Australian non-bank lender sector to connect, explore new thinking, share learnings and experiences, and discuss industry-level strategy going forward.
AFCA - Working with Industry & Consumers
Webinar
The first 2025 instalment of the AFCA webinar series: Working with Industry and Consumers will give members a chance to hear directly from the complaints authority to understand recent developments, trends, and challenges facing financial services in 2025.
AFIA CRO Forum
Invite-only event
The CRO Forum is designed to bring together our cohort of senior risk executives to gather views and thoughts on the latest industry issues, trends and emerging risks, and discuss how, as an industry, we can shape compliance agendas and identify areas of challenge.