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AFCA finalises funding model after industry consultation

31 May 2022

The vast majority of financial firms will pay the same or less to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority under a new, user-pays funding model that will be implemented from July 1.

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AFCA Datacube update

30 May 2022

The AFCA Datacube will be updated to include information about financial complaints lodged from 1 July 2021 to 31 December 2021 on Wednesday 1 June 2022.

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AFCA publishes Fairness Jurisdiction Project outcomes report

11 May 2022

AFCA has published a new report which summarises work undertaken to ensure AFCA’s Fairness jurisdiction is well understood by stakeholders, that it is applied consistently and independently, and in a way that is fair for members and complainants.

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AFCA releases response to Independent Review 

29 April 2022

AFCA has released new information on its response to the Independent Review and how it has already commenced or progressed work on 9 of the 14 recommendations. This includes the new AFCA funding model, modernising technology to enhance timeliness, efficiency, and transparency, and completing a significant component of its fairness jurisdiction project.  

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AFCA publishes new Approach documents

28 April 2022

AFCA has published three new approach documents on its website.

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AFCA Member Forums to be held in July

28 April 2022

AFCA's next Member Forums will be held virtually on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 July 2022.

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Improving the digital experience for members – have your say!

28 April 2022

AFCA is currently undertaking an exciting project to upgrade our IT systems.  

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AFCA introduces new process to identify complaints without merit

26 April 2022

AFCA has introduced a merits assessment to its Case Management stage that identifies unmeritorious complaints before they progress to a Preliminary View or Decision – making the handling

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AFCA updates Operational Guidelines

06 April 2022

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has updated its Operational Guidelines.

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AFCA team wins dispute resolution award

01 April 2022

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)has won the Ombudsmen and Commission Group of the Year Award at the 6th Annual Australian ADR Awards 2021.

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