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Stronger consumer protections with the launch of the AFIA Industry Code of Practice
22 September 2025
The Australian Finance Industry Association is proud to unveil its Finance Industry Code of Practice – the first of its kind for Australia’s non-bank lending and specialist banking sector – setting a new benchmark for integrity, transparency and fairness across the industry.
Electric Car Discount could halve vehicle emissions if continued to 2035
15 September 2025
New modelling by Magenta Advisory reveals that extending the Electric Car Discount for a full decade could halve vehicle emissions compared to ending the policy in 2027. The analysis shows that maintaining the Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and reinstating it for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) would significantly accelerate Australia’s transition to cleaner transport.
AFIA calls for policy reform to regulate for growth not risk
29 July 2025
The Australian Finance Industry Association is calling on the Australian Government to focus on smarter regulation, digital innovation and targeted policy reform to unlock Australia’s productivity potential.
AFIA announces the release of the updated IPF Code
11 July 2025
The Australian Finance Industry Association announces the release of the updated IPF Code and the accreditation of ClearMatch as a Code Compliant Member.
Australia’s finance boom: $6 billion in 2024 as electric and hybrid vehicle funding surges
16 June 2025
Demand for low-emissions vehicles is surging, with over $6.17 billion in electric and hybrid vehicle finance delivered in 2024—a 50% year-on-year jump, according to new data from AFIA.
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.