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Tune in to hear CreditorWatch CEO, Patrick Coghlan, discuss the upcoming monthly Business Risk Index, a comprehensive analysis of current business conditions.

Hear CreditorWatch's insights on:

• What the new economic indicators could mean for the next year, offering an overview of potential challenges and opportunities that businesses might encounter.
  

• Trends in insolvency and Australia's economic position, and what it suggests for future business strategies

Members can register here

Non-members can register here

To see our full membership list please see here.

Are you prepared? Imminent reforms to the Privacy Act propose a new statutory tort of privacy, new and enhanced individual rights, tiered penalties for breach and more.

Join our webinar from Gadens Technology & Data Partner, Sinead Lynch as she steps through the key reforms anticipated to be set out in draft legislation being introduced to the House of Representatives next month (August).

We will explore what these changes may mean practically for your business, stakeholders and boards – and what you can do now to prepare. The Privacy Act Reforms are being introduced against the backdrop of an evolving privacy, data and security landscape in Australia – including in relation to AI. Understanding these changes and likely impacts is essential for any business operating in the financial services sector. 

Members can register here.

Non-members can register here.

We invite AFIA members to join an in-person roundtable, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with AFCA and gain valuable insights into their observations around financial hardship related complaints.

This in-person only roundtable program will include:

• AFCA’s insights on the latest data and trends relevant to AFIA members, systemic issues and common themes which have led to a rise in complaints.

• Insights on recent consumer and small business related financial difficulty complaints.

• Practical and real-life case-study discussions between AFCA and AFIA members relevant to both consumer and small-business financial difficulty complaints.

• Roundtable Q&A opportunities.

The roundtable will be held on Wednesday 31 July in Melbourne, from 11:00am – 13:30pm. Event registration is now open, and full members can register for the event here.

The session will offer an update on AFIA’s regulatory and advocacy activities, the AFIA code of conduct, upcoming events, and industry reports.

Members can register by emailing kate.melville@afia.asn.au.

The global energy transition is motivating unprecedented and coincident movement of capital, changes in policy, and deployment of innovative technology to address climate change. In the realm of equipment finance, this focus shifts towards financing assets and solutions designed to lower or neutralise carbon emissions.

In this webinar, Keith Rodwell, Chief Executive, Alta Group - Asia Pacific and Richard Lovell, Head of Debt Markets, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will explore the unprecedented market opportunity that climate finance presents for the equipment finance industry.

The session will cover:

• New data insights from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s report: Climate Finance: A Massive Commercial Opportunity for Equipment Finance.

• A roadmap for equipment finance companies to develop their own strategic and tactical plans toward successfully participating in climate finance.

• Invaluable insights into the CEFC’s programs and initiatives that drive investment in Australia’s transition to net zero emissions.

This is a must-watch for equipment financiers looking to navigate the challenges presented by this emerging industry and take advantage of the opportunity climate finance brings.

Members can register here.

Non-members can register here.

The financial crime landscape is rapidly evolving, so too is AI. Join us as we explore the current applications and future trends of AI/ML in the AML/risk domain. We'll take a business lens to the opportunities for conversational AI and NLP, reinforcement and federated learning, predictive analytics, network analysis and intelligent process automation.

Members can register here.

AFIA members are invited to attend the in-person event: Honest Reflections on 5 Years in the CDR, hosted by Associate Member, Biza.io, on Wednesday, 5 June 2024 to be held in the Melbourne CBD.
 
Biza.io is an established Australian fintech and the market-leading provider of cross-sector CDR Data Holder solutions. Founded by the former Engineering Lead of the Data Standards Body (DSB) in 2017, Biza.io has been involved in the Data Standards creation process since the very beginning and its personnel remain the largest non-government contributors to the consultations.
 
Join Biza.io's Founder and CEO, Stuart Low and Chief Growth Officer, Mark Perry for an informative session discussing: 

• Lessons learned in the CDR trenches

• A step-by-step guide to delivering a CDR data holder project

• Common challenges faced by data holders (and solutions)

• What to ask your CDR vendor before signing on the dotted line.

Members can register here.

Climate change is reshaping global markets, forcing us to rethink supply chains, resources and the way we do business now and for years to come. 

This webinar will feature Plenti's Louis Edwards, recipient of AFIA's International Climate Change Scholarship, who will share his key takeaways from attending the London School of Economics course on Climate Change: Economics and Governance 

Members can register here.

Non-members can register here.

Join Warren Hogan, Chief Economist, Judo Bank, to hear a comprehensive overview of the 2024-25 Federal Budget. Warren will discuss the implications of the Budget for businesses and consumers, and there will be a Q&A for attendees to gain deeper insight. 

Warren has been in the finance industry for over twenty years, having acted as Chief Economist for ANZ and Credit Suisse. Warren is also a regular contributor to the Australian Financial Review. 

Members can register here.

Non-members can register here.

The next instalment of our webinar series AFCA: Working with Industry and Consumers will give our members a chance to hear directly from the complaints authority to understand recent developments, trends, and challenges facing the financial sector. 

The webinar will spotlight:

• updated complaint statistics and emerging trends

• insights on AFCA's ongoing engagement with members and forthcoming consultations

• relevant industry updates and initiatives.

Members can register here.

Non-members can register here.

Tune in to hear CreditorWatch CEO, Patrick Coghlan, discuss the upcoming Quarterly Business Risk Index, a comprehensive analysis of current business conditions.

Hear CreditorWatch's insights on:

• What the new economic indicators could mean for the next year, offering an overview of potential challenges and opportunities that businesses might encounter.
  

• Trends in insolvency and Australia's economic position, and what it suggests for future business strategies

Members can register here

Non-members can register here

This in-person event will help attendees get ready for their compliance with the Consumer Data Right (CDR) and will focus on the implementation effort required for day-one readiness with the statutory data sharing regime come November 2024. 

Designed for representatives of in-scope non-bank lenders (designated as Initial Providers or Large Providers under Draft Rules), this half-day workshop will be relevant for Strategy Managers, Risk & Compliance Officers, Product Owners, Technology Owners and Solution Architects.

Join us to hear from subject-matter experts at Cuscal and Basiq on:

• mobilising and executing a CDR program of work

• high-level risk and resource requirements to consider when designing your approach to CDR compliance

• how to activate as a Data Holder in the CDR Register.

• working with a CDR Partner to achieve CDR compliance.

• how to leverage CDR data to digitise manual processes, reduce credit risk, improve your customer experience and create a competitive advantage.

Speakers include:

• Roza Lozusic, Executive Director Policy and Public Affairs, AFIA

• Tom Picone, Domain Lead Data Products, Cuscal 

• Ben Gompes, Head of Sales, Basiq

Attend to takeaway a greater understanding of the pathway to compliance and how to take advantage of the opportunities that the CDR creates for your organisation.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the session, please contact elle.buckley@afia.asn.au.

Please RSVP here.

Attend to gain exclusive insight into Experian's recently launched Risk Radar Report - highlighting perspectives shaping the risk landscape from 75 Australian risk leaders. Experian's expert facilitators will explore current forces influencing risk strategy and how risk leaders are adapting to manage the increasing rates of hardship. We’ll also discuss the focus on customer support to enhance financial wellbeing and the pivotal role of data and technology in charting a course through future challenges.

The roundtable event will be hosted by Associate Member, Experian.

The Risk Radar Roundtable is designed to bring together influential risk and compliance leaders for an exchange of views on industry issues, trends, and emerging risks. It's an opportunity to collectively shape agendas and identify areas of challenge. Our open, facilitated format encourages active participation. Contribute to the conversation, pose questions, share your thoughts, and join industry leaders in discussing required actions.

This is an invite-only event, please contact elle.buckley@afia.asn.au

Unlock the full potential of your data management practices with the latest in technology and AI. Join us for an informative session with Paul Mulvenna and Gabrielle Brosas, Microsoft software solutions specialists from 365 Mechanix. They'll delve into the prevalent challenges in data management and unveil smart, innovative solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency within your organisation.

In this webinar, 365 Mechanix will cover:

• The critical importance of managing your data accurately.

• Practical strategies to improve your data management processes.

• How to leverage technology and AI to transform your data handling.

• Guidance on implementing these solutions to achieve results.

Members can register here.

Non-members can register here.

As executive leadership teams and Boards consider the year ahead, SEC Newgate will be presenting a Headwinds & Tailwinds webinar showcasing their unique insight into what’s ahead this year and the issues that will have implications for your organisations’ brand and reputation management and success.

Drawing on their extensive national and international research work coupled with their insights around state, national and international politics, SEC Newgate’s leaders will provide you with an overview of the current state of play and what’s likely to be the key issues to consider over the coming 12 months. 
 
The presentation will cover: 

• The community perspective – what our research is telling us about the hearts and minds of Australians, the issues that most concern them, how consumer expectations are changing; what is shifting the dial and driving change in the political and business spheres;

• The political perspective – what is the state of play in politics both here and globally and how issues will evolve and what to look out for in 2024;

• The macro trends shaping operating environments – including the impact of how people are consuming information and their changing lens on the economy and other headline issues (e.g. cost of living, housing affordability, inequality, climate change and personal wellbeing); and

• Emerging best practice in reputation management – how leading organisations are protecting and managing their reputation and working collaboratively with their stakeholders.

Members can register here.

Non-members can register here.

In this session Linda Jukic, Founder and Creative Director, and Joanna Lilley, Principal, The Accompany Group, will break down the jargon around brand; what do we mean by brand strategy, what makes a successful brand and what components should you be thinking about as your business evolves.

They will unpack why building a strong strategic foundation is especially important and provide some practical tools to get you thinking.

This session is most relevant for non-marketing professionals who want to understand more about the area of brand and be able to provide an informed point of view.  

Prior to Accompany, Linda led as Creative Director some of Australia’s most acclaimed brand and communications agencies shaping some of the country’s biggest financial brands including Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, Macquarie Bank and IAG.Jo has worked with a number of financial organisations including Macquarie Bank, Aussie Home Loans, Westfund Insurance, Pendal, OFX, Woolworths Insurance, Insignia, CGU and BOQ.

Members can register here.

Non-members can register here.

Join Adam Boyton, Head of Australian Economics at ANZ, to hear about the latest economic developments in Australia. 

The webinar will help members understand the larger forces at play that shape Australia's economic trajectory, and will discuss the nuances of individual markets, consumer behaviors, and business strategies.

The webinar will cover: 

• Macroeconomic trends including implications from the latest consumer and retail data

• The current inflationary environment, and how that is impacting households and businesses.

The forum will be held on Thursday 30 November at 12pm and will be recorded and shared among members.

Member registration

Non member registration