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AFIA urges government to adopt supportive AI frameworks to unlock billions in economic growth
22 May 2025
A new report commissioned by AFIA and conducted by King & Wood Mallesons and Sapere highlights the transformative potential of Generative AI, with adoption across the finance industry expected to double in the next three years.
AFIA confirms important role of the BNPL code of practice
14 May 2025
The Australian Finance Industry Association has today confirmed the Buy Now Pay Later sector is reviewing and updating the BNPL Code of Practice, so it continues to play an important role in our co-regulatory framework.
AFIA calls for stronger policy support to accelerate Australia’s transition to net zero transport
28 March 2025
A new report commissioned by AFIA and conducted by Deloitte Access Economics identifies major barriers to low-emission vehicle adoption, including infrastructure investment shortfalls, fragmented policies, and insufficient government incentives.
AFIA Releases Updated Insurance Premium Funding Code of Practice
20 March 2025
AFIA has today released an update of its Insurance Premium Funding Code of Practice. The updated Code reflects contemporary industry practices, while maintaining a customer-centric approach that emphasises transparency, fairness, and accountability.
Change to AFIA’s Auditor
14 February 2025
Following approval by AFIA members at the 2024 AGM and consent from ASIC, Pitcher Partners Sydney has tendered their resignation as auditors of AFIA, effective 14 February 2025, in accordance with Section 329(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.
AFIA Welcomes Federal Government’s Commitment to Greater Transparency on Financial Regulation
19 December 2024
AFIA welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s Regulatory Initiatives Grid. AFIA CEO, Diane Tate said the RIG has the potential to provide the industry with greater transparency of the regulatory landscape by listing reform priorities and initiatives that will materially affect the industry over the next two years.
AFIA Releases Updated Car Rental Code of Practice
9 December 2024
AFIA published a comprehensive update of its Car Rental Code of Practice. The Code sets clear standards of practice and expected customer service outcomes for AFIA’s car rental member signatories.
Passage of BNPL Legistlation
28 November 2024
AFIA released Australia’s first non-bank lending Code of Practice for consultation.
FY24 AFIA Annual Review
23 October 2024
Read the AFIA FY24 Annual Review to discover the work we have done for and on behalf of members during FY24, as well as gain some insights into our industry during the last year.
AFIA Publishes First Non-Bank Lending Code of Practice: New Industry Standards to Benefit Australian Consumers
18 September 2024
AFIA released Australia’s first non-bank lending Code of Practice for consultation.