AFIA Membership
AFIA members are part of a unified industry voice that raises collective standards of behaviour, practices, competence and culture across the financial services landscape.
Membership benefits
We collaborate with our members, governments, regulators and customer representatives to promote competition and innovation, deliver better customer outcomes and create a resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. We provide new policy, data and insights to support our advocacy in building a more prosperous Australia.
Credibility & Industry Leadership
AFIA membership strengthens your organisation's credibility, influence and visibility across the financial services sector. Members can help shape industry priorities, lead new thinking and showcase their expertise to key stakeholders and the wider finance community.
Build credibility through membership of a trusted industry body and connect with leaders across the financial services ecosystem.
Contribute to industry campaigns and projects influencing government, regulators and key stakeholders on themes such as access and choice to finance, competition, innovation and economic and social participation.
Help to lead and support the emergence of new thinking and innovations to drive future industry solutions.
Benefit from thought-leadership opportunities to drive and contribute to government, stakeholder, and industry thinking on current and emerging issues. This includes the contribution of branded content across AFIA channels including publications, webinars, research and data reports as well as participation as speaker/facilitator in flagship conference, roundtables, Q&A forums, webinars and industry-wide events.
Co-develop a branded event to showcase your organisation’s insights, expertise and data to AFIA members.
Advocacy, policy & industry standards
AFIA helps members navigate regulatory change, influence policy outcomes and strengthen industry standards. Through collective advocacy, collaboration and practical guidance, members can respond to emerging challenges, meet their obligations and support better outcomes for customers and the finance sector.
Help shape advocacy on legislative reform, change and frameworks that represent member views and minimise future areas of potential negative stakeholder interest.
Co-develop Codes of Practice that improve transparency, fairness and customer confidence. These practices assist members to meet community standards and their legal obligations, as well as lift practices for a better future for finance. (Full members)
Join member groups to participate in AFIA membership groups to identify industry positions in real-time on immediate crisis management challenges, discuss the different ways these changes would disrupt your business models, and share insights to best equip your organisation to deal with the myriad of impacts. (Full members)
Access guidance to develop and implement effective change programs and compliance plans.
Member tools, content & publications
Stay informed with timely industry insights, practical resources and exclusive member tools. AFIA provides the information, data and guidance you need to make informed decisions, manage risk and stay ahead of industry developments.
Access real-time news, market updates, data reports, policy guidance and best practice resources.
Participate in the AFIA National Credit Reference Scheme. (Full members)
Professional development & events
Develop your knowledge, expand your network and stay connected with the people shaping the future of finance. AFIA offers exclusive learning opportunities, industry events and access to leading experts, regulators and policy-makers.
Connect with peers, regulators and industry experts through exclusive member events and webinars.
Engage with policy-makers and thought leaders at roundtables, the AFIA Conference, Risk Summit and other flagship events.
Build capability through professional development in compliance, complaint handling, dispute resolution and other key disciplines.
Membership types
AFIA membership is corporate-based membership. AFIA's members range from ASX-listed public companies and small businesses providing finance, through to professional service providers to the industry.
Full Members
AFIA full members are reputable lenders who are committed to ethical and sustainable lending practices in the best interests of all stakeholders including bank and non-bank lenders, neobanks, finance companies, fintechs, providers of vehicle and equipment finance, car rental and fleet providers, and service providers in the finance industry.
Associate Members
Our associate members are professional services firms that provide services to entities engaged in the business of finance and the provision of credit. They support our industry through a range of products and services including legal advice, consultancy, accounting, technology solutions, credit assessment and asset remarketing.
FAQs
AFIA membership is corporate-based membership. Individuals are not eligible to join the Association as a member. AFIA’s members range from ASX-listed public companies and small businesses providing finance, through to professional service providers to the industry.We represent providers of consumer, commercial and wholesale finance in Australia which includes:
- major, regional and mutual/community owned banks
- providers of consumer finance, including home loans, personal loans, consumer leases, credit cards, buy now pay later services, and debt purchasers
- providers of land finance, including residential and commercial mortgages and bridging finance
- equipment financers, including commercial equipment financing ranging from agriequipment to small ticket equipment financing
- motor vehicle financiers, including consumer motor finance, novated motor finance, small business motor finance and heavy vehicle finance, fleet leasing and car rental providers
- providers of commercial finance, including secured and unsecured loans and working capital finance to businesses, including small businesses
- fintechs.
We offer two categories of membership:
- Full Membership: organisations engaged in the business of finance and the provision of credit facilities for every kind of commercial enterprise and/or personal use.
- Associate Membership: organisations that provide services to Full Members and other entities engaged in the business of finance and the provision of credit. They support our industry through a range of products and services including legal advice, technology solutions, credit assessment and asset remarketing.
Members are able to nominate unlimited company representatives, who are eligible to receive the same membership benefits as the primary contact.
Become an AFIA member
We advocate for our industry and we do it with you. Join us to influence positive industry outcomes and navigate a better future for finance.
