Events Newsletter 

Upcoming industry-wide events, member exclusive

forums & professional development opportunities    

In this newsletter

Featured
GRC Solutions Responsible Manager Workshops - Melbourne
Creditwatch: Unlock Smarter Decisions with the Business Risk Index
The KWM Digital Future Summit
Ashurst - Understanding the Conduct Regulator - Part 3
AFIA CRO Forum - SYD
AFSA Update: Navigating Personal Insolvency, Credit Systems & Industry Shifts
2025 AFIA Conference
AFIA CRO Forum - MELB
Ashurst - Understanding the Conduct Regulator - Part 4

Spotlight Event

2025 AFIA Conference

September 16, 2025

The AFIA Conference is the flagship event for senior professionals across Australia’s finance industry. More than just a conference, it’s a platform for progress — a place where bold ideas, diverse perspectives and cross-sector collaboration come together to shape the future of finance.

Now in its 29th year, the 2025 AFIA Conference will bring together the brightest minds, influential leaders and change-makers driving innovation, growth and progress across financial services.

This year’s theme — Where Ideas Connect — focuses on collaboration, cross-sector insights and the big ideas shaping Australian finance. From transformative technologies to shifting economic forces and evolving customer expectations, the conference will unite decision-makers, innovators and strategic thinkers to tackle the complex challenges facing our industry.

Through a mix of panel discussions, keynotes, fireside chats and interactive sessions, attendees will gain critical insights into:

  • Australia’s competitive position in a shifting global economy

  • New technologies and their role in reshaping customer and business outcomes

  • The Government's economic strategy & vision for the Australian financial system

  • Breaking the fraud cycle with innovation and intelligence

  • Consumer trust, expectations and the future of engagement

  • The leadership and decision-making needed to navigate uncertainty

  • Inclusive, responsible finance for a changing world

  • The regulatory and risk priorities on the horizon.

Whether you're leading transformation, setting strategy or looking to connect with the voices shaping the future — the AFIA Conference is where ideas connect and turn into collective action.

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE - ​REGISTER TODAY

Featured
The KWM Digital Future Summit

The KWM Digital Future Summit is back with another unmissable lineup!  

This year, productivity takes centre stage as we explore how technology can help us to reimagine what it means in the digital age, from transforming the way we work to unlocking unprecedented opportunities across the region. 

Join us as we dive into:

  • Cutting edge insights from national regulators, prominent board directors, industry experts and global thought leaders

  • The groundbreaking perspectives of leading thinker Jeffrey Ding on what is needed to succeed in the global AI race

  • An enlightening session with Productivity Commission Chair, Danielle Wood, as she talks to harnessing data & digital technology and fostering a more dynamic economy through competition and efficiency

  • Compelling discussions on the impact of AI on the workforce, cyber security in boardrooms and the digital asset landscape.

Be part of our fifth annual Summit where we spark the conversations crucial for the digital future.

AFSA Update: Navigating Personal Insolvency, Credit Systems & Industry Shifts

Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring senior representatives from the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA), providing timely insights into key developments shaping personal insolvency and credit systems in Australia.

This session will explore:

  • Recent changes to personal insolvency and their impacts on credit systems.

  • Shifting consumer behaviours and what they mean for finance providers.

  • The evolving credit risk landscape and how regulators are responding.

  • Current trends and emerging themes in the personal insolvency environment

2025 AFIA Conference

The AFIA Conference is the flagship event for senior professionals across Australia’s finance industry. More than just a conference, it’s a platform for progress — a place where bold ideas, diverse perspectives and cross-sector collaboration come together to shape the future of finance.

Member events

Featured
GRC Solutions Responsible Manager Workshops - Melbourne

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Deepen your expertise and earn CPD hours with GRC Solutions' in-depth workshops covering Responsible Manager obligations for both AFSL and ACL licensees. In these sessions you will:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of essential Responsible Manager duties.

  • Explore ASIC's current focus areas and emerging compliance priorities.

  • Develop practical strategies for effective interaction with ASIC and demonstrate ongoing compliance through accruing CPD hours.

  • Network and learn from the collective experience of fellow attendees.

Creditwatch: Unlock Smarter Decisions with the Business Risk Index

Ondemand Webinar

Discover how CreditorWatch’s Business Risk Index is helping businesses make more informed decisions around credit, lending and risk management in 2025 and beyond.

Learn how to:

  • Make faster, smarter credit decisions

  • Identify emerging risks earlier

  • Respond proactively across the entire credit lifecycle