26 February 2026

The Australian Finance Industry Association (AFIA) today congratulated Pepper Money on becoming the first organisation to be accredited under AFIA’s Finance Industry Code of Practice, marking an important milestone in the implementation of the first whole-of-industry code for Australia’s non-bank lending and specialist banking sector.

25 February 2026

The Australian Finance Industry Association has welcomed new national emissions data confirming Australia’s emissions are continuing to trend downwards, reinforcing the importance of stable, long-term electric vehicle and transport policy settings.

27 January 2026

Australia’s banks and finance firms are joining forces with Australia’s leading financial safety by design expert, to prevent financial abuse, with the launch of the Financial Safety Alliance.

3 December 2025

The Australian Finance Industry Association has published an inaugural report on residential mortgage non-bank lenders (RNBLs) which demonstrates the integral role they play in helping Australians achieve home ownership.

02 December 2025

The Australian Finance Industry Association today welcomed the Albanese Government’s National AI Plan, describing it as a significant step in ensuring Australia can fully realise the economic and productivity benefits of artificial intelligence, while maintaining trust and strong safeguards for consumers.

11 November 2025

The Australian Finance Industry Association today welcomed Housing Australia’s move to expand lender access to the Australian Government’s 5% Deposit Scheme, a step that will increase competition and give home buyers greater access and choice.

29 October 2025

FY25 has been a year of transformation and adaptability - a year defined by progress, collaboration, and resilience across our industry.

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.

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.

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.