Data plays a role in every lending decision, but its real value lies in how effectively it is used to drive business outcomes.

Frontier AI is rapidly changing the cyber threat landscape. As AI capabilities continue to evolve, they are increasing the speed, scale and sophistication of cyber activity, placing greater pressure on organisations' cyber controls, governance frameworks and incident response capabilities.

Australia is experiencing an unprecedented escalation in financial crime.

Artificial intelligence, organised crime, identity theft, synthetic identities, deepfakes and increasingly sophisticated scams are changing the fraud landscape faster than organisations can adapt.

AFIA is pleased to partner with KPMG to deliver a timely webinar exploring the continued growth of Australia’s private credit market and what this means for the broader lending landscape.

AFIA is pleased to share a save the date for an upcoming AI Governance and Strategy Forum, delivered in partnership with Mallesons and Amplify Group, focused on AI governance, risk and practical implementation within financial services.

AFIA is pleased to host a member webinar with Financial Counselling Australia, providing practical insights into the role of financial counsellors and how they support people experiencing financial hardship.

AFIA is pleased to share a save the date for an upcoming AI Governance and Strategy Forum, delivered in partnership with Mallesons and Amplify Group, focused on AI governance, risk and practical implementation within financial services.

AFIA is pleased to host Code Champions, a member-led webinar exploring the importance of the AFIA Code and how it will help lift standards across the finance industry.

AFIA is pleased to host a member-exclusive webinar with Biza focused on the upcoming Consumer Data Right compliance requirements for non-bank lenders.

AFIA is pleased to share a save the date for an upcoming AI Governance and Strategy Forum, delivered in partnership with Mallesons and Amplify Group, focused on AI governance, risk and practical implementation within financial services.

AFIA is pleased to share an upcoming webinar from NETSOL, exploring how organisations can move beyond AI readiness and turn modern data foundations into measurable business value.

As the first tranche of mandatory sustainability disclosures comes into effect, entities across Groups 1, 2 and 3 are preparing for a new level of scrutiny across governance, data, controls and reporting.

AFIA is pleased to host a timely and practical webinar exploring the growing importance of Open Banking for non-bank lenders, as the sector approaches a critical regulatory milestone.

AFIA is delighted to invite members to attend a one-day, in-person workshop hosted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) in partnership with the IFRS Foundation, designed to support organisations in applying the new AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures requirements.

Join AFIA for a critical live industry update with expert Jayde Richmond from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Australia’s national platform for scam reporting and awareness.

As cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication, Australia’s financial services sector remains a prime target for malicious actors. Strengthening cyber resilience and understanding emerging risks has never been more critical for organisations operating within the nation’s financial ecosystem.

AFIA is pleased to invite members to the first AFIA Update session for 2026, providing a comprehensive overview of the Association’s latest regulatory, advocacy and industry activities.

AFIA is pleased to partner with NETSOL to deliver an in-depth discussion on the future of asset, equipment, SME and automotive finance in Australia as the sector enters a period of structural transformation.

Join AFIA for a key session with Tim Grimwade, the independent Chair of the Finance Industry Code Compliance Committee, during the transition period to commencement of the AFIA Code of Practice on 1 October 2026.

AFIA is pleased to once again partner with SEC Newgate for an exclusive online member briefing examining the key issues, trends and opportunities shaping the year ahead.

In December 2025, the Australian Government released its long-awaited National AI Plan, confirming it would no longer pursue an economy-wide AI Act. Instead, the focus will shift to targeted guidance, sector-specific engagement, and principles-based regulation.

AFIA is pleased to welcome back the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) to provide members with timely insights into the current state of financial complaints and key trends shaping the industry in 2026.

Join NETSOL in their webinar where they discuss without a strong data foundation, AI initiatives risk delivering unreliable outcomes—that's why data modernization is essential to transform chaotic systems into AI-ready infrastructure.

With far-reaching reforms to the AML/CTF regime now underway, non-bank lenders, fintechs, and credit providers must prepare for expanded regulatory obligations and heightened compliance expectations.

Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, host Wasinee Wongnawa, Field Marketing Manager APAC, welcomes back Farooq Ghauri, Regional Director APAC at NETSOL, to unpack a critical challenge in long-term financial projects: knowledge continuity.

Webinar

In recognition of Economic Abuse Awareness Day – Awareness to Action on 26 November, AFIA is proud to partner with Uniting to deliver this vital webinar exploring the role of financial institutions in preventing, identifying, and responding to family violence and financial abuse.

Key Takeaways

• Understand how financial products and services are used as tools of control in the context of family violence and financial abuse, informed by the experiences of victim-survivors.

• Explore the safety, ethical and regulatory considerations financial institutions must balance when responding to affected customers.

• Learn what constitutes better practice in exceeding both regulatory and community expectations for supporting victim-survivors.

• Identify tangible actions that AFIA member organisations can take—individually and collectively—to help prevent and respond to financial abuse across product design, service delivery, and hardship management.

Webinar

AFIA, in partnership with the Electric Vehicle Council and the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association, invites you to a special webinar presenting the key findings from recent research into the impact of the Fringe Benefits Tax Discount on Electric Vehicles.

AFIA is pleased to partner with Uniting to deliver this important in-person leadership development session focused on supporting employees and customers experiencing family violence.

Webinar

Equifax's Quarterly Commercial credit and insolvency data insights are about to be released, revealing interesting pockets of risk, vulnerability, and growth across the market.