BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Financial Advice Association Australia - ECPv6.17.5//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:20260901T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260901T130000 DTSTAMP:20260810T022513Z CREATED:20260810T020108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T022513Z UID:10000391-1788264000-1788267600@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: More than one path - real stories and career pathways in financial advice DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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-more-than-one-path-real-stories-and-career-pathways-in-financial-advice/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/More-than-one-path.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260903T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260903T130000 DTSTAMP:20260812T235325Z CREATED:20260812T234906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T235325Z UID:10000398-1788436800-1788440400@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: Family Trusts vs Testamentary Trusts: Which one to use and when? DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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-family-trusts-vs-testamentary-trusts-which-one-to-use-and-when/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Family.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260904T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260904T090000 DTSTAMP:20260727T052503Z CREATED:20260518T021254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T052503Z UID:10000354-1788507000-1788512400@faaa.au SUMMARY:Start your day right: 2026 FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Coffee & Connect Event Series DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/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/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cafe.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260908T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260908T130000 DTSTAMP:20260722T060448Z CREATED:20260722T055811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T060448Z UID:10000386-1788868800-1788872400@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: The Nervous System of Money: How safety\, stress and shame shape financial advice conversations DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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-the-nervous-system-of-money-how-safety-stress-and-shame-shape-financial-advice-conversations/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Stress.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260910T114500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260910T140000 DTSTAMP:20260831T031751Z CREATED:20260807T061616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T031751Z UID:10000389-1789040700-1789048800@faaa.au SUMMARY:2026 FAAA Rockhampton/Central QLD Chapter Event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/2026-faaa-rockhampton-central-qld-chapter-event/ LOCATION:Frenchville Sports Club\, 105 Clifton Street\, Berserker\, QLD\, 4701\, Australia CATEGORIES:QLD & NT Regional Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FAAA-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260910T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260818T042815Z CREATED:20260812T061341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T042815Z UID:10000394-1789041600-1789045200@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: Deep dive on proposed policy reforms: Shield & First Guardian response DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/deep-dive-on-proposed-policy-reforms-shield-first-guardian-response/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Canberra-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260915T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260915T130000 DTSTAMP:20260817T044915Z CREATED:20260817T044107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T044915Z UID:10000402-1789473600-1789477200@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: The missing piece of retirement readiness: Purpose\, connection and social health DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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-the-missing-piece-of-retirement-readiness-purpose-connection-and-social-health/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Website-Events-Feature-Image-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260916T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260916T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T070428Z CREATED:20260327T015431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T070428Z UID:10000325-1789574400-1789581600@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA WA Inspire GROW Series 2026 - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/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/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Inspire-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260917T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260818T043557Z CREATED:20260817T040352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T043557Z UID:10000401-1789644600-1789664400@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Brisbane Gen Next Event – Financial advice careers event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/faaa-brisbane-gen-next-event-financial-advice-careers-event/ LOCATION:ART\, Brisbane Square\, Ground floor/266 George Street\, Brisbane QLD CATEGORIES:Brisbane Metro Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gen-Next-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260917T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260917T130000 DTSTAMP:20260915T023101Z CREATED:20260812T234146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T023101Z UID:10000397-1789646400-1789650000@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: Tax depreciation and valuations: What advisers need to know DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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-tax-depreciation-and-valuations-what-advisers-need-to-know/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Housing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260917T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260917T193000 DTSTAMP:20260831T231128Z CREATED:20260817T004641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T231128Z UID:10000399-1789666200-1789673400@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Networking Event - FAAA & District Law Association DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/faaa-gold-coast-chapter-networking-event/ LOCATION:Emerald Lakes Gold Club\, 3 Alabaster Drive\, Carrara QLD CATEGORIES:Gold Coast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Networking-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260921T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260921T150000 DTSTAMP:20260915T234233Z CREATED:20260601T010226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T234233Z UID:10000362-1789992000-1790002800@faaa.au SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - 2026 FAAA Melbourne AFL Grand Final Lunch DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/2026-faaa-melbourne-afl-grand-final-lunch/ LOCATION:Centrepiece\, Melbourne Park\, Olympic Boulevard\, Melbourne\, VIC CATEGORIES:Melbourne Metro Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AFL-Lunch-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260924T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260917T003016Z CREATED:20260812T064328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T003016Z UID:10000396-1790251200-1790254800@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: In conversation with FAAA leadership DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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-in-conversation-with-faaa-leadership/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/David-Sarah.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260924T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T021021Z CREATED:20260817T015906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T021021Z UID:10000400-1790271000-1790280000@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Sydney Gen Next Event – Prospering throughout the Professional Year DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/faaa-sydney-gen-next-event-prospering-throughout-the-professional-year/ LOCATION:ART\, Grosvenor Place\, 16/225 George Street\, Sydney CATEGORIES:Sydney Metro Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gen-Next-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261008T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261008T140000 DTSTAMP:20260827T065259Z CREATED:20260827T063623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T065259Z UID:10000411-1791462600-1791468000@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA SE Melbourne Professional Development Lunch Event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/faaa-se-melbourne-professional-development-lunch-event/ LOCATION:The Royal Hotel Mornington – 770 Esplanade\, Mornington CATEGORIES:South East Melbourne Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Networking-lunch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261013T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261013T124500 DTSTAMP:20260813T060650Z CREATED:20260812T062818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T060650Z UID:10000395-1791892800-1791895500@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: Got farming clients? Let’s talk drought support DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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-got-farming-clients-lets-talk-drought-support/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Drought-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261015T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261015T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T235938Z CREATED:20260921T235222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T235938Z UID:10000415-1792065600-1792069200@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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-october-2026/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Stress-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261016T181500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260918T011404Z CREATED:20260907T064010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T011404Z UID:10000413-1792174500-1792184400@faaa.au SUMMARY:2026 FAAA Brisbane Gen Next Ales and Tales DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/2026-faaa-brisbane-gen-next-ales-and-tales/ CATEGORIES:Brisbane Metro Community,Gen Next Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GN.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261020T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260818T005204Z CREATED:20260818T004507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T005204Z UID:10000403-1792497600-1792501200@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: Mastering giving conversations with clients DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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-mastering-giving-conversations-with-clients/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Conversations.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261021T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260828T021451Z CREATED:20260720T014614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T021451Z UID:10000385-1792582200-1792594800@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Melbourne Inspire Lunch DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/faaa-melbourne-inspire-lunch/ LOCATION:RACV City Club\, 501 Bourke St\, Melbourne CATEGORIES:Melbourne Metro Community Events,South East Melbourne Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Inspire-Melbourne-26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T130000 DTSTAMP:20260911T012824Z CREATED:20260812T055523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T012824Z UID:10000393-1792670400-1792674000@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: LinkedIn for referrals: Building trust\, influence and professional connections that generate high-value clients DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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-linkedin-for-referrals-building-trust-influence-and-professional-connections-that-generate-high-value-clients/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/LinkedIn.png.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261027T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260918T044245Z CREATED:20260819T032431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T044245Z UID:10000405-1793102400-1793106000@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: Building a business that can run without the owner DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/building-a-business/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Downsizer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T070259Z CREATED:20260327T015515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T070259Z UID:10000326-1793203200-1793210400@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA WA Inspire GROW Series 2026 - Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/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/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Inspire-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T143000 DTSTAMP:20260731T061035Z CREATED:20260731T055600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T061035Z UID:10000388-1793259000-1793284200@faaa.au SUMMARY:2026 FAAA Geelong Chapter Golf Day DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/2026-faaa-geelong-chapter-golf-day/ LOCATION:13th Beach Golf Links\, 1732 Barwon Heads Road\, Barwon Heads VIC CATEGORIES:Geelong Chapter,VIC & TAS Regional Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Golf-Day-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T130000 DTSTAMP:20260821T055924Z CREATED:20260821T055615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T055924Z UID:10000409-1793275200-1793278800@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: First home super saver scheme strategies DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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-first-home-super-saver-scheme-strategies/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Housing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T180000 DTSTAMP:20260907T043341Z CREATED:20260907T040218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T043341Z UID:10000412-1793287800-1793296800@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Riverina Chapter Annual Barefoot Bowls Event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/faaa-riverina-chapter-annual-barefoot-bowls-event/ CATEGORIES:NSW & ACT Regional Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Barefoot-Bowls.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T130000 DTSTAMP:20260821T045458Z CREATED:20260821T044522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T045458Z UID:10000407-1793350800-1793365200@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Tasmania Chapter Golf Day DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/faaa-tasmania-chapter-golf-day/ LOCATION:Kingston Beach Golf Course\, 1 Channel Highway\, Kingston TAS 7050 CATEGORIES:Tasmania Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Golf-Day-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261103T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260821T050544Z CREATED:20260821T045943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T050544Z UID:10000408-1793707200-1793725200@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Brisbane Metro Community 2026 Melbourne Cup Raceday DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/faaa-brisbane-metro-community-2026-melbourne-cup-raceday/ LOCATION:Basement & Mezz\, The Warehouse\, 8 McLachlan Street\, Brisbane QLD CATEGORIES:Brisbane Metro Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Melb-Cup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261106T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261106T140000 DTSTAMP:20260923T035209Z CREATED:20260827T061926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T035209Z UID:10000410-1793966400-1793973600@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Sydney Metro Golf Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/faaa-sydney-metro-golf-networking-event/ LOCATION:Moore Park Golf Driving Range – Cnr Anzac Parade &\, Cleveland St\, Moore Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Moore-Park.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261113T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261113T090000 DTSTAMP:20260519T005056Z 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 webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AFCA Case Studies: October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 15 October 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Robert Kimberley\, Head of Professional Standards (FAAA)\, and Nicholas Battaerd\, Senior Ombudsman (Investments and Advice) to discuss significant decisions and the implications of these for the adviser community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Battaerd \n \n \n \n Senior Ombudsman (Investments & Advice) \n \n \n \n Prior to joining AFCA as an Ombudsman in 2024\, Nicholas was a director in the KPMG Law financial services team. He has experience across financial services in Australia and the UK\, and has worked as in-house counsel for UBS\, RBS and HSBC\, as well as in private practice. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong\, and a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kimberley \n \n \n \n Head of Professional Standards & Accountability \n \n \n \n Rob has been working with the FAAA since March 2021 and is responsible for delivering the FAAA’s professionalism function.   He 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/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/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cafe.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR