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AFIA Welcomes the Release of Buy Now, Pay Later Legislation
12 March 2024
On 12 March 2024, AFIA welcomed the Federal Government’s release of draft legislation on the regulation of Buy Now, Pay Later products in Australia.
Pepper Money CEO Appointed Chair of Australian Finance Industry Association
11 March 2024
Pepper Money CEO, Mario Rehayem appointed Chair of AFIA from 1 March 2024.
BNPL Sector Working to Support Vulnerable Customers
29 December 2023
AFIA has taken a significant step in reinforcing customer protection and trust within the Buy Now Pay Later sector by introducing new industry guidance measures to support vulnerable customers.
AFIA Welcomes New Members to Insurance Premium Funding Code of Practice
15 December 2023
AFIA members Arteva and QPR have been accredited to the Insurance Premium Funding Code of Practice (‘the Code’) by the Insurance Premium Funding Code Compliance Committee.
AFIA’s Top Tips for a Digitally Safe Festive Season
30 November 2023
Don't Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Cheer!
AFIA 2023 Scholarship Shows Plenti of Potential
14 November 2023
AFIA has announced Louis Edwards, the Head of Renewable Energy Fnance at Plenti, as the winner of the prestigious AFIA International Climate Change Scholarship.
FY23 Annual Review
10 October 2023
In our FY23 AFIA Annual Review, we recap our strategy, demonstrate the scale of regulatory changes, review AFIA data, and delve into our Code work. We also provide a glimpse into the future, highlighting what's on the horizon for AFIA and for the industry.
Number of EVs Financed in Six-Month Period Triples: A Groundbreaking Shift in Australia's Automotive Landscape
14 September 2023
AFIA has today released its report, EV Finance: Driving Down Australia’s Emissions, revealing its members have nearly tripled the number of electric vehicles (EVs) financed each month between January and June 2023.
Appointment of BNPL CCC Chair
1 August 2023
AFIA today announced that Ms Jillian Brewer has been appointed as the new chair of the AFIA Buy Now Pay Later Code Compliance Committee (CCC) for a three-year term.
BNPL CCC report on self regulation
1 June 2023
AFIA has said its Buy Now Pay Later Code of Practice is successfully protecting Australian consumers according to the latest report from the independent Buy Now Pay Later Code Compliance Committee.