Australian Finance Industry Association

The voice of a diverse Australian finance industry

Who we are

AFIA is the only peak body representing the entire finance industry in Australia.

We represent more than 135 members, including bank and non-bank lenders, finance companies, fintechs, providers of vehicle and equipment finance, car rental and fleet providers, and service providers in the finance industry.

We are the voice for advancing a world-class finance industry and our members are at the forefront of innovation in consumer and business finance in Australia. Our members finance Australia’s future.

We collaborate with our members, governments, regulators and consumer representatives to promote competition and innovation, deliver better customer outcomes and create a resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. We provide new policy, data and insights to support our advocacy in building a more prosperous Australia.

Submission spotlight

RBA Review of Merchant
Card Payment Costs and Surcharging

2025 Risk Summit

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel | 16 - 19 June 2025 | Full Member Exclusive Event

The AFIA Risk Summit is AFIA’s annual flagship legal, risk and compliance event focused on connecting members with industry peers, regulators, and influential stakeholders across the financial services landscape to address and share insights on the new, priority and emerging legal, risk and compliance issues within the industry.

Become an AFIA member

We advocate for our industry and we do it with you.
Join us to influence positive industry outcomes and navigate a better future for finance.

Find a member

Search for a financial service organisation or professional services firm that provides products and services to the industry.

Resources

Policy Portal

Access to real-time industry news, sector-specific developments, market data and guidance to stay connected and informed across the breadth of issues driving the financial services industry.

Member Toolkits

A range of toolkits - focused on cybersecurity, privacy and ESG - designed to assist member compliance, offer guidance materials and minimise member risk.

Credit Reference Scheme

This scheme supplements
and supports existing processes
for checking prospective
borrowers, whereby AFIA members agree to provide other members with an agreed minimum of account information concerning customers.