BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Financial Advice Association Australia - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://faaa.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Financial Advice Association Australia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Perth BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:AWST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260604T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260604T131500 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20251215T051807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T051807Z UID:10000281-1780574400-1780578900@faaa.au SUMMARY:Masterclass: Ethical decision-making\, professional boundaries & adviser wellbeing DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faaa.au/event/masterclass-ethical-decision-making-professional-boundaries-adviser-wellbeing/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260605T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260605T180000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260402T030609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T030609Z UID:10000334-1780671600-1780682400@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Brisbane INSPIRE GROW Series 2026 - Brand with confidence - Session Two DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-brisbane-inspire-grow-series-2026-brand-with-confidence-session-two/ LOCATION:The Parlour\, 209 Brunswick Street\, Fortitude Valley CATEGORIES:Brisbane Metro Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Inspire-Brisbane.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260609T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260609T124500 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260420T065245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T021622Z UID:10000343-1781006400-1781009100@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: Introducing the FAAA's Principals of Good Practice: Part 3 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \nIntroducing the FAAA’s Principals of Good Practice : Part 3\nTuesday 9 June 2026 \n12:00pm – 12:45pm AEST \nUp to 0.75 CPD hours available  \n \n Register now\n \nFor guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \nSession Overview\nAs part of the FAAA’s commitment to supporting advisers in their ethical duties\, we are proud to introduce the FAAA Principles of Good Professional Practice. This guide has been developed with extensive feedback from the financial advice community and illustrates “good practice” for advisers\, as a solid foundation for advisers to apply their professional judgement and meet the best interests of their clients.  \nIn this 6-part series\, we will be delving into the principles and explore how it can assist you in your day-to-day practice. The FAAA Principles of Good Professional Practice should not be viewed as a check list\, but as one of the many tools in your toolbox for you to use to provide high quality outcomes for your clients \nIn this session\, we will review the FAAA Principles of Good Practice Unifying Principles\, including:  \n\nClient Communication\nConflicts of Interest\nActing in the Clients Best Interest\nDeclining to Act\n\n  \nWe will consider how these principles interact with the wider Principles of Good Practice\, and explore case studies and examples to illustrate their application. \nMeet your speakers\n \nRobert Kimberley \nHead of Professional Standards & Accountability\, FAAA \nRob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   \nHe has over 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry in Australia and internationally\, working in both the public and private sectors\, for wealth management firms\, top tier banking groups and regulatory bodies\, specialising in dispute resolution and advice review.  URL:https://faaa.au/event/webinar-introducing-the-faaas-principals-of-good-practice-part-3/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Principles-Good-Practice.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T124500 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260409T231045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T001836Z UID:10000338-1781092800-1781095500@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: ASIC Report 824: Review of SMSF Establishment Advice DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\nASIC Report 824: Review of SMSF Establishment Advice\nWednesday 10 June 2026 \n12:00pm – 12:45pm AEST \nUp to 0.75 CPD hours available  \n\nRegister now\n \nFor guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \nSession Overview\nASIC’s Report 824 Review of SMSF establishment advice provides insights from ASIC’s review of the quality of personal advice provided by financial advisers to retail clients about establishing a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). \nThe report sets out findings\, examples\, action points and risk indicators that financial advisers and advice licensees can use to improve the quality of their SMSF establishment advice\, better identify circumstances where an SMSF should not be recommended and detect misconduct. \nIn this webinar\, ASIC will outline its key findings and observations from the review including common deficiencies identified in the SMSF establishment advice\, consideration of the client’s relevant circumstances and professional judgement in determining whether an SMSF was suitable for the client. ASIC will also cover expectations in relation to the best interests duty\, appropriateness of advice\, prioritisation of the client’s interests and consideration of whether an SMSF is suitable compared to alternative superannuation options. \nThe session will also touch on the expectations of advice licensees when their representatives provide SMSF establishment advice\, including governance\, supervision and detecting misconduct. \nMeet your speakers\n \nLeah Sciacca \nSenior Executive Leader (Financial Advice and Investment Management)\, ASIC \nLeah leads ASIC’s Financial Advice and Investment Management team within the Regulation and Supervision group. The team oversees the regulatory work associated with financial advisers\, advice licensees\, managed investment schemes\, wholesale funds\, platforms and managed discretionary accounts. Prior to this role\, Leah was ASIC’s Senior Executive Leader\, Financial Advisers. \nLeah has more than 13 years of regulatory experience and has worked on significant policy and enforcement initiatives. Leah is focused on improving access to good quality affordable advice and working to address conduct in the advice and investment management sectors that leads to poor consumer outcomes. Prior to joining ASIC\, Leah was a practising financial adviser for over 10 years\, representing several Australian financial services licensees and providing personal advice to retail clients. Leah holds a degree in Business from the Queensland University of Technology as well as a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance. URL:https://faaa.au/event/webinar-asic-report-824-review-of-smsf-establishment-advice/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/audit-website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260522T003728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T010729Z UID:10000359-1781092800-1781100000@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Sunraysia Chapter Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n \nFAAA Sunraysia Chapter Networking Event\n\n\n Wednesday 10 June 2026\n \n\n 12:00pm – 2:00pm\n \n\n Mildura Golf Club – Fairways Bistro\, 287 Twelfth Street\n \n\n \n Member registration\n \n \n Non member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nJoin us for an exclusive session exploring the key forces shaping Australia’s advice and wealth landscape and what they mean for business owners in the years ahead. Drawing on insights from CFS and the Value of Advice Report (Australia’s most comprehensive consumer research of its kind)\, we’ll unpack how Australians are thinking about advice today\, where trust is being built or lost\, and why quality advice continues to drive stronger financial and business outcomes. \nWe’ll also share how CFS is using AI in practical\, real-world ways to lift productivity\, sharpen decision-making\, and enhance client engagement across advice and operations. Finally\, subject to the outcomes of the Federal Budget\, we’ll provide a high-level view of the key themes impacting business owners\, spanning superannuation\, retirement settings\, regulation\, advice and productivity—so you know what’s changing and what to watch next. \nWe hope to see you there! \nFAAA Sunraysia Chapter Committee \nMeet your speaker\n \nChristopher Mather \nExecutive Director\, New Business at Colonial First State \nChristopher Mather is a senior financial services executive and commercial leader with over two decades of experience driving growth\, innovation and transformation across wealth management and platform distribution in Australia and the UK. \nAs Executive Director\, New Business at Colonial First State\, Chris is at the forefront of shaping distribution strategy and accelerating growth across adviser networks\, platforms and new market segments. He brings deep expertise in managed accounts\, platform strategy\, and practice transformation—having built and led high-performing distribution teams and played a key role in the evolution of digital wealth platforms. \nPrior to joining CFS\, Chris held senior leadership roles at BT Financial Group\, including Head of Platform Distribution\, where he was instrumental in driving adviser adoption\, scaling institutional relationships\, and delivering commercial outcomes in a rapidly evolving market. With more than 20 years’ industry experience\, he is known for combining strategic clarity with a strong execution mindset and an ability to connect product\, technology and advice in ways that create real client value. \nChris is passionate about helping advice businesses grow—whether through platform innovation\, better use of data\, or building scalable client propositions. He is a trusted partner to advisers and institutions alike\, valued for his commercial acumen\, straight-talking style\, and focus on outcomes. \nOutside of work\, Chris is a family man who values time with his loved ones\, plays in a local band\, and can often be found in the surf along Sydney’s eastern beaches—bringing the same energy and balance to life as he does to business. \nCost\nIndividual FAAA Member Registration – Free to attend \nIndividual Non-Member Registration – $20 incl. GST \nThank you to our event supporter URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-sunraysia-chapter-networking-event/ LOCATION:Fairway Bistro\, Mildura Golf Club\, 287 Twelfth Street\, Mildura VIC CATEGORIES:VIC & TAS Regional Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mildura.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260611T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260611T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260518T044013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T004132Z UID:10000357-1781179200-1781182800@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: AFCA Case Studies: Risk Advice DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\nAFCA Case Studies: Risk Advice\nThursday 11 June 2026 \n12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \nUp to 1 CPD hour available  \n\nRegister now\n \nFor guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \nSession Overview\nJoin Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, Louise Cowden\, Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) (AFCA)\, and Patrick Hartney\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions on risk advice and the implications of these for the adviser community. \nMeet your speakers\nLouise Cowden \nOmbudsman\, Investments and Advice \nLouise has over 16 years of experience in financial services complaints handling. She began her career at the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) in the UK\, where she worked as a Case Manager. Louise migrated to Australia in 2009 and joined the predecessor scheme to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) in 2012. Over the years\, she has held a variety of roles within both FOS and AFCA\, gaining expertise across a broad range of financial products and services. Louise was appointed Ombudsman in the Investments and Advice team in July 2025 and brings extensive experience in dealing with complex financial disputes. \n \nPatrick Hartney \nSenior Ombudsman\, Investments and Advice \nPatrick completed a bachelor of law and bachelor of business at La Trobe University prior to commencing his professional career as a lawyer in private practice. \nFrom practising law\, Patrick commenced his AFCA career in 2018 initially working in case management. Patrick then moved into people management before entering the decision maker space in 2023. \nOutside of AFCA\, Patrick has a strong connection to many local sporting clubs and associations. He has filled the roles of coach\, captain\, committee member\, tribunal member and chair and events coordinator. \n \nRobert Kimberley \nHead of Professional Standards & Accountability \nRob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function. \nHe has over 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry in Australia and internationally\, working in both the public and private sectors\, for wealth management firms\, top tier banking groups and regulatory bodies\, specialising in dispute resolution and advice review. URL:https://faaa.au/event/webinar-afca-case-studies-risk-advice/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Website-Events-Feature-Image-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260612T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260518T021141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T010003Z UID:10000355-1781251200-1781283600@faaa.au SUMMARY:Start your day right: 2026 FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Coffee & Connect Event Series DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n \nStart your day right: 2026 FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Coffee & Connect Event Series\n\n\n Friday 12 June\, Friday 28 August & Friday 13 November 2026\n \n\n 7:30am – 9:00am\n \n\n Canteen Social\, 1 Corporate Ct\, Bundall\, QLD 4217\n \n\n \n Member registration\n \n \n Non member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nJoin the FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Committee for a relaxed and welcoming Coffee & Connect series — designed to bring our local community together in an informal setting at Canteen Social\, Bundall.  \nThese sessions are a great opportunity to step away from your desk\, grab your morning coffee or breakfast\, and connect with fellow students\, advisers\, practitioners and support staff. \nWe’ll help spark conversation around topics that matter\, while keeping the atmosphere casual\, inclusive and easy to join — whether you’re looking to meet new people\, share ideas\, or simply stay connected. We have three events throughout the year\, attend the session that suits you\, or join us for all three — the choice is yours\, dates include:  \n\nFriday 12 June\nFriday 28 August\nFriday 13 November\n\n  \nThese sessions are free to attend and will be held in the coffee shop at the back of the venue. Simply come along\, purchase your breakfast or coffee\, and join the conversation. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nFAAA Gold Coast Chapter Committee \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\nRegistration is complimentary for FAAA Members & non-members \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/start-your-day-right-2026-faaa-gold-coast-chapter-coffee-connect-event-series/ LOCATION:Canteen Social\, 1 Corporate Ct\, Bundall\, QLD\, 4217 CATEGORIES:Gold Coast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cafe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260625T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260625T213000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260525T061042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T061819Z UID:10000360-1782410400-1782423000@faaa.au SUMMARY:2026 FAAA South Australia End of Financial Year Quiz DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n2026 FAAA South Australia End of Financial Year Quiz Night\n\nThursday 25 June 2026\n6:00pm – 9:30pm\nThe Elephant British Pub\, 1 Cinema Place\, Adelaide\n\n\nMember registration\n\n\nNon member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nThe FAAA South Australia State Community Committee is excited to bring back one of our favourite events of the year — the End of Financial Year Quiz Night\, returning on Thursday 25 June at The Elephant British Pub. \nJoin us as we celebrate the end of another financial year with a night of trivia\, laughs and a little friendly competition alongside fellow FAAA members\, colleagues and friends. Whether you’re a quiz master or just in it for the fun\, this is the perfect way to unwind and connect. \nEnjoy drinks and nibbles while you put your knowledge to the test and take on the competition. Don’t worry if you can’t get a team together — if you’d like to attend\, please reach out and we’ll happily place you in a team. Corporate tables of eight (8) are also available for those looking to bring a full group along. \nSpots fill quickly\, so be sure to secure your place early. \nWe can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic night! \nFAAA SA State Community Committee \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\nFAAA Member Table of eight (8): $350 incl. GST \nNon-member Table of eight (8): $450 incl. GST \nCorporate Table of eight (8): $600 incl. GST (Corporate Tables can be booked either via the member or non-member links above). \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/2026-faaa-south-australia-end-of-financial-year-quiz/ LOCATION:​The Elephant British Pub\, 1 Cinema Place\, Adelaide SA CATEGORIES:South Australia State Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Quiz-NIght.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260626T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260626T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260601T004942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T005403Z UID:10000361-1782489600-1782500400@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Wide Bay Chapter End of Financial Year Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n \nFAAA Wide Bay Chapter End of Financial Year Networking Event\n\n\n Friday 26 June 2026\n \n\n 4:00pm – 7:00pm\n \n\n Bert’s Restaurant & Bar\, 163 Bourbong Street\, Bundaberg\n \n\n \n Member registration\n \n \n Non member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nThe FAAA Wide Bay Chapter Committee invites you to attend their End of Financial Year Networking Event on Friday 26 June 2026\, at Bert’s Restaurant & Bar. \nJoin us to celebrate the end of the financial year with others in the financial planning profession. Current FAAA members\, along with their families and staff\, are all welcome. \nComplimentary drinks and finger food will be provided. Please ensure you advise of any dietary requirements upon registration. \nRegister now to enjoy an afternoon of good company\, great conversation\, and a well-earned celebration. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nFAAA Wide Bay Chapter Committee \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\nComplimentary for FAAA members \n$10 for non-members \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-wide-bay-chapter-end-of-financial-year-networking-event/ LOCATION:Bert’s Restaurant and Bar\, 163 Bourbong Street\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670 CATEGORIES:QLD & NT Regional Community Events,Wide Bay Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Networking-Event.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260430T034006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T034153Z UID:10000350-1783512000-1783522800@faaa.au SUMMARY:2026 FAAA Brisbane State of Origin Lunch DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n2026 FAAA Brisbane\nState of Origin Lunch\n\nWednesday 8 July 2026\n12:00pm – 3:00pm (registration from 11am)\nBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre\n\n\nMember registration\n\n\nNon member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nThe FAAA Brisbane Metro Community Committee is thrilled to invite you to our highly anticipated inaugural event – the 2026 FAAA Brisbane State of Origin Lunch\, held on the day of Game III of the series! \nJoin us on Wednesday 8 July at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC) for this sell out event. \nThis high-profile\, sell-out\, networking event will see proceeds generated from fundraising activities on the day go towards The Mark Hughes Foundation.  \nThe Mark Hughes Foundation raises much needed funds for research\, creates awareness and supports brain cancer patients and their families. Their ‘Beanie for Brain Cancer’ campaign is a nationally recognised fundraiser\, which has seen over 1 million beanies sold. To learn more about the non-profit Health Promotion Charity\, visit their website.  \n \nAll attendees will go into the raffle draw in support of The Mark Hughes Foundation\, for the major prize of: \n2 x DIAMOND TICKETS to the AMPOL State of Origin Game III \n​ QUEENSLAND VS. NEW SOUTH WALES   \nat Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday 8 July \nTo avoid disappointment\, purchase your tickets now as this event will sell out quickly – seats are limited! \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nFAAA Brisbane Metro Community Committee \nHear from our MC and guest speakers about all things Origin:\n \nMC: Trevor ‘Gilly’ Gillmeister \nRugby league great who played for the Sydney Roosters\, Brisbane Broncos and Penrith Panthers\, represented Queensland in State of Origin\, won two premierships with the Broncos. \n \nDarren ‘Locky’ Lockyer \nRugby league great who played his entire NRL career with the Brisbane Broncos\, captained Queensland and Australia\, and won four premierships with the Bronco \n \nShane Webcke \nRugby league great who played his entire NRL career with the Brisbane Broncos\, represented Queensland and Australia\, and won four premierships with the Broncos. \n \nBenny Elias \nRugby league great who played his entire club career with the Balmain Tigers\, represented New South Wales in State of Origin and Australia\, and was one of the leading hookers of his era. \nCost\nGeneral registration  \nMember Individual Ticket: $185 incl. GST \nMember Table of Ten (10): $1\,850 incl. GST \nNon-member Individual Ticket: $220 incl. GST \nNon-member Table of Ten (10): $2\,200 incl. GST \nSupporter Packages \nTrue Blue Table of 10 Supporter Package: $3\,500 incl. GST \nMighty Maroon Table of 10 Supporter Package: $3\,500 incl. GST \nThank you to our event supporters\nGold Supporter \n \nSilver Supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/2026-faaa-brisbane-state-of-origin-lunch/ LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre CATEGORIES:Brisbane Metro Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SOO-Brisbane-Event-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260716T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260319T024214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T025040Z UID:10000320-1784210400-1784214000@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: Retirement portfolio construction in the age of lifetime income DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \nRetirement portfolio construction in the age of lifetime income: A Practical Framework for Rethinking the Efficient Frontier\nThursday 16 July 2026 \n2:00pm-3:00pm AEST \nUp to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n Register now\n \nFor guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \nSession Overview\nThe retirement income landscape in Australia is evolving rapidly\, with a growing range of lifetime income products now available alongside traditional account-based pensions. \nAs advisers consider where lifetime income solutions might fit within retirement portfolios – particularly in light of the growing policy focus on lifetime income – it naturally prompts a reassessment of traditional portfolio construction frameworks that treat volatility as the primary measure of risk. \nIn retirement\, the risk that matters most to many clients isn’t volatility in its own right\, but its consequences: the risk that income or accessible assets deteriorate or run out due to sequence risk\, longevity\, or product choices. \nThis webinar explores how advisers may start to think differently about retirement portfolio construction\, combining investment portfolios\, innovative income streams and traditional annuities to align with different client objectives. \nDrawing on global research and probability-weighted modelling approaches\, the session will explore: \n\nhow traditional efficient frontier thinking misses important retirement issues such as lifespan uncertainty and run-out probabilities\nthe role that traditional and ‘innovative’ lifetime income products can play within investment portfolios to redefine what is ‘efficient’ for clients\npractical frameworks for comparing strategies across multiple client objectives over the full course of retirement.\n\n  \nUsing real case studies\, we will demonstrate how to assess retirement portfolio allocations across thousands of market and lifespan scenarios\, to quantify outcomes such as: \n\nprobability of running out of income\nexpected total income for life\naccess to capital at all stages of retirement\npotential estate outcomes.\n\n  \nBecause lifetime income products vary significantly in structure\, guarantees and flexibility\, comparing a range of options can materially change the outcomes delivered to clients. \nThe goal is to introduce a clear framework and practical insights to help advisers navigate this evolving area of retirement advice. \nMeet your speakers\n \nJim Hennington \nCEO\, Apricot Actuaries \nActuary Jim Hennington has been working in retirement planning and financial software for 25 years. He has been involved in the Actuaries Institute submissions on Regulating Digital Product Advice\, the Retirement Income Covenant\, Retirement Incomes Review\, Quality of Advice Review and Innovative Retirement Income Stream (IRIS) Legislative Considerations. He was actively involved in producing the Institute’s guidance notes on Good Practice Principles for Retirement Modelling and Innovative Income Streams. Jim co-authored the papers ‘10 Good Practice Principles for Retirement Modelling’ in 2016\, ‘A Framework for Maximising Retirement Income’ in 2021 and ‘We asked how 2\,500 planners formulate retirement income advice’ in 2018. URL:https://faaa.au/event/webinar-retirement-portfolio-construction-in-the-age-of-lifetime-income/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Website-Events-Feature-Image-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260819T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260819T180000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260327T015108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T015108Z UID:10000324-1787155200-1787162400@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA WA Inspire GROW Series 2026 - Session 1 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-wa-inspire-grow-series-2026-session-1/ LOCATION:Telethon Speech and Hearing\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley WA CATEGORIES:Western Australia State Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Grow26-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260504T235832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T000915Z UID:10000351-1787875200-1787961599@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Cebu Study Tour (late August 2026) DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\nFAAA Cebu Study Tour (late August 2026)\n\nLate August\, Date TBC\n\n\nExpression of Interest\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nThe FAAA is pleased to invite members to register their interest in a proposed FAAA Cebu (Philippines) Study Tour in August 2026. This international study tour is designed to provide members with practical\, first‑hand insight into how leading advice practices are structuring their operations to improve capacity\, consistency and sustainability — while maintaining strong governance\, compliance and client outcomes. \nThis proposed FAAA study tour will take members to Cebu\, Philippines\, to gain practical insight into how offshore support models are being used by Australian advice practices — not as a cost‑cutting exercise\, but as a strategic response to capacity\, compliance and growth challenges. \nThe 3.5-day program (excluding travel) will include small‑group office visits with the key offshore service providers\, facilitated discussions and conference‑style sessions\, alongside opportunities for peer learning and cultural immersion. \nWho should attend? \nThis tour is designed for: \n\nFinancial Planners seeking to spend more time on advice and less time on administration\nPractice Managers responsible for workflow\, people and delivery\nPractice Owners and Licensees focused on scalability\, risk and sustainability\n\nIt will be relevant for practices new to outsourcing\, as well as those already using offshore support and looking to refine or scale their approach. \nWhat will you gain? \nParticipants will gain: \n\nFirst‑hand insight into how offshore advice support teams operate in practice\nA clearer understanding of what to outsource\, what to retain onshore\, and why\nPractical examples of workflow design\, role clarity and quality control\nInsight into governance\, data security and risk management considerations\nGreater confidence to make informed decisions about future operating models\n\nThe focus is on education and informed decision‑making\, not promotion of any single solution. \nKey outcomes \nBy the end of the study tour\, participants will be better equipped to: \n\nAssess whether offshoring is appropriate for their practice\nIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency\, turnaround times and adviser capacity\nStrengthen client outcomes through better operational design\nApply learnings within their own practice\, regardless of size or stage of growth\n\n  \nExpression of Interest \nIf you would like to learn more\, please register below for more information. Places are limited so please register your interest quickly. The Expression of Interest will assist the FAAA in confirming demand and finalising program details. Further information\, including final costs and a detailed itinerary\, will be provided shortly to members who register their interest. If you have any questions re the study tour\, please email Tania Milnes or call 1300 337 301. \n\nExpression of Interest\n \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\nContent \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-cebu-study-tour-late-august-2026/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CEBU-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260828T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260828T090000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260518T021254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T005732Z UID:10000354-1787902200-1787907600@faaa.au SUMMARY:Start your day right: 2026 FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Coffee & Connect Event Series DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n \nStart your day right: 2026 FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Coffee & Connect Event Series\n\n\n Friday 12 June\, Friday 28 August & Friday 13 November 2026\n \n\n 7:30am – 9:00am\n \n\n Canteen Social\, 1 Corporate Ct\, Bundall\, QLD 4217\n \n\n \n Member registration\n \n \n Non member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nJoin the FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Committee for a relaxed and welcoming Coffee & Connect series — designed to bring our local community together in an informal setting at Canteen Social\, Bundall.  \nThese sessions are a great opportunity to step away from your desk\, grab your morning coffee or breakfast\, and connect with fellow students\, advisers\, practitioners and support staff. \nWe’ll help spark conversation around topics that matter\, while keeping the atmosphere casual\, inclusive and easy to join — whether you’re looking to meet new people\, share ideas\, or simply stay connected. We have three events throughout the year\, attend the session that suits you\, or join us for all three — the choice is yours\, dates include:  \n\nFriday 12 June\nFriday 28 August\nFriday 13 November\n\n  \nThese sessions are free to attend and will be held in the coffee shop at the back of the venue. Simply come along\, purchase your breakfast or coffee\, and join the conversation. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nFAAA Gold Coast Chapter Committee \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\nRegistration is complimentary for FAAA Members & non-members \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/start-your-day-right-2026-faaa-gold-coast-chapter-coffee-connect-event-series-2/ LOCATION:Canteen Social\, 1 Corporate Ct\, Bundall\, QLD\, 4217 CATEGORIES:Gold Coast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cafe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260916T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260916T180000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260327T015431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T015431Z UID:10000325-1789574400-1789581600@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA WA Inspire GROW Series 2026 - Session 2 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-wa-inspire-grow-series-2026-session-2/ LOCATION:Telethon Speech and Hearing\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley WA CATEGORIES:Western Australia State Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Grow26-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260921T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260921T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260601T010226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T010226Z UID:10000362-1789992000-1790002800@faaa.au SUMMARY:2026 FAAA Melbourne AFL Grand Final Lunch DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faaa.au/event/2026-faaa-melbourne-afl-grand-final-lunch/ LOCATION:Centrepiece\, Melbourne Park\, Olympic Boulevard\, Melbourne\, VIC CATEGORIES:Melbourne Metro Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AFL-Lunch-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T180000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260327T015515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T015515Z UID:10000326-1793203200-1793210400@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA WA Inspire GROW Series 2026 - Session 3 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-wa-inspire-grow-series-2026-session-3/ LOCATION:Telethon Speech and Hearing\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley WA CATEGORIES:Western Australia State Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Grow26-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260514T004810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T010627Z UID:10000353-1793347200-1793376000@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Tasmania Chapter Golf Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n2026 FAAA Tasmania Chapter Golf Day\n\nFriday 30 October 2026\nTime TBC\nKingston Beach Golf Course\, 1 Channel Highway\, Kingston\n\n\nRegistrations open soon\n\n\nNon member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nGet ready to tee off — the FAAA Tasmania Chapter Committee is thrilled to bring back one of the calendar’s most anticipated events. \nJoin us on Friday 30 October 2026 for a standout day of golf\, connection and fun at the stunning Kingston Beach Golf Club\, Tasmania’s southernmost 18-hole championship course. \nWhether you’re a seasoned golfer or brand new to the game\, this popular ambrose-style event is designed for all skill levels. Expect a relaxed\, social atmosphere\, plenty of friendly competition\, and a fantastic day out of the office — all topped off with a sit-down lunch. \nMark your calendar now and start rallying your team — this is an event you won’t want to miss. If you have any questions about this event\, or are interested in supporting\, please email Emma Leith\, FAAA TAS Chapter Committee at eleith@gdas.com.au \nMore details and registrations coming soon! \n​FAAA Tasmania Chapter Committee \n\nAmbrose Rules:\n1. Players with an official Golf Link Handicap must use that handicap\n2. Otherwise\, maximum handicap of 18 for men (if no Golf Link Handicap applies) and 36 for women will apply\n3. Each player must take three (3) drives\n4. Each player must place the ball within one (1) club length of the designated shot location\n5. Teams net handicap is determined by aggregate of four (4) handicaps\, divided by eight (8). \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\nAttendee Pricing coming soon \nSponsorship Packages\nMajor Sponsor Package $2\,200 + GST or $2\,420 incl. GST – only 1 available \nGold Sponsor Package $1\,650 + GST or $1\,815 incl. GST – only 1 available \nSilver Sponsor Package $1\,100 + GST or $1\,210 incl. GST – only 2 available \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-tasmania-chapter-golf-day-2026/ LOCATION:Kingston Beach Golf Course\, 1 Channel Highway\, Kingston TAS 7050 CATEGORIES:Tasmania Chapter,VIC & TAS Regional Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Golf-Day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261113T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261113T090000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260518T021904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T005056Z UID:10000356-1794555000-1794560400@faaa.au SUMMARY:Start your day right: 2026 FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Coffee & Connect Event Series DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n \nStart your day right: 2026 FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Coffee & Connect Event Series\n\n\n Friday 12 June\, Friday 28 August & Friday 13 November 2026\n \n\n 7:30am – 9:00am\n \n\n Canteen Social\, 1 Corporate Ct\, Bundall\, QLD 4217\n \n\n \n Member registration\n \n \n Non member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nOverview\nJoin the FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Committee for a relaxed and welcoming Coffee & Connect series — designed to bring our local community together in an informal setting at Canteen Social\, Bundall.  \nThese sessions are a great opportunity to step away from your desk\, grab your morning coffee or breakfast\, and connect with fellow students\, advisers\, practitioners and support staff. \nWe’ll help spark conversation around topics that matter\, while keeping the atmosphere casual\, inclusive and easy to join — whether you’re looking to meet new people\, share ideas\, or simply stay connected. We have three events throughout the year\, attend the session that suits you\, or join us for all three — the choice is yours\, dates include:  \n\nFriday 12 June\nFriday 28 August\nFriday 13 November\n\nThese sessions are free to attend and will be held in the coffee shop at the back of the venue. Simply come along\, purchase your breakfast or coffee\, and join the conversation. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nFAAA Gold Coast Chapter Committee \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\nRegistration is complimentary for FAAA Members & non-members \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/start-your-day-right-2026-faaa-gold-coast-chapter-coffee-connect-event-series-3/ LOCATION:Canteen Social\, 1 Corporate Ct\, Bundall\, QLD\, 4217 CATEGORIES:Gold Coast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cafe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DTSTAMP:20260603T144205 CREATED:20260429T062807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T020112Z UID:10000345-1795478400-1795737599@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Congress 2026 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming event\n \nFAAA Congress 2026\n\n\n Tuesday 24 – Thursday 26 November 2026\n \n\n Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre\n \n\n \n Member registration\n \n \n Non member registration\n \nFAAA Event Code of Conduct \n \nSave the date!\nJoin us in Melbourne from 24–26 November 2026 for the FAAA Congress – three dynamic days of ideas\, insights\, connection and celebration with Australia’s financial advice profession. \nBuilding on the energy and momentum of Perth 2025\, this year’s Congress will once again bring together inspiring keynote speakers\, practical workshops\, technical sessions and powerful networking opportunities designed to challenge your thinking and elevate your practice. \nAnd this year\, we’re ending on a high. The 2026 FAAA Awards Gala Dinner will take place on Thursday 26 November – the final night of Congress – giving delegates the perfect opportunity to stay\, celebrate the profession’s best\, and wrap up the event together in style. \nRegistrations will open in July\, so make sure you save the date! \n\n \nEvent overview*\nTuesday 24 November 20268:00am – 10:00amCFP® Professional Connect workshop (CFP professional exclusive event\, ticketed separately)10:30am – 7:00pmOfficial congress commences plus workshops\, exhibition and welcome event \nWednesday 25 November 20268:30am – 6:00pmWorkshops/Plenary and Exhibition 8.30 – 6.00pmNo official evening event \nThursday 26 November 20268:30am – 4:00pmWorkshops/Plenary and Exhibition7:00pm – MidnightFAAA Awards Gala Dinner \n* These timings are for guidance only and are subject to change \nMeet your speakers\n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \n \nName \nTitle\, Company \nBio \nCost\nText \nThank you to our event supporters URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-congress-2026/ LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 1 Convention Centre Place\, South Wharf CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Congress26_Events-image-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR