TAL has announced the second-half 2025 curriculum for TAL Risk Academy, which recently celebrated a decade since the platform was launched to deliver continuing education for financial advisers and insurance professionals in Australia.
The latest program includes new content aimed at supporting advisers through regulatory change, early career development, and operational practice improvement.
The new schedule introduces a series of webinars and modules addressing emerging industry requirements.
Among the featured sessions is a presentation from Phil Anderson, general manager of policy, advocacy and standards at the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), who will examine recent changes to legislation and their implications for life insurance advice.
Ethics continues to be a central topic, following increased adviser engagement earlier in the year. The academy’s Ethics Month in May attracted over 2,000 participants.
Based on that response, TAL is introducing a follow-up series in October titled “Mini Ethics Month,” featuring new content and case-based learning on practical ethical decision-making and compliance with professional standards.
The training calendar also expands resources for Professional Year (PY) advisers.
TAL reported that 405 PY candidates participated in its learning platform in FY24, up from 251 in the previous financial year.
This segment of the program remains focused on preparing new entrants to meet licensing and client service expectations.
In a shift toward whole-practice education, the academy will launch a webinar series for administrative and service staff. These monthly sessions will explore:
The content is aimed at supporting staff who assist with delivering and maintaining quality financial advice.
Gavin Teichner, TAL’s chief executive of individual life, highlighted that the academy supports long-term adviser capability.
“With TAL Risk Academy, we’re building long-term partnerships – supporting advisers with knowledge and tools that help them deliver great outcomes for their clients and grow thriving, sustainable practices,” he said.
Jason Bamford, national sales development manager, added that demand for practical, adviser-relevant training remains strong.
“Advisers want content that’s relevant, practical, and delivered by experienced professionals. Education is a core pillar of how we support advisers, and we’ve seen rising demand for high-quality training, particularly around ethics as the advice industry continues to evolve,” he said.
TAL Risk Academy has been operating since 2015 and has recorded more than 118,000 enrolments and over 185,000 CPD points issued. The average satisfaction rating across the decade has remained at 4.6 out of 5, based on TAL data.
Reflecting on the 10-year milestone, Beau Riley, general manager of retail sales and new business, acknowledged the role of advisers and educators.
“We’re proud of the support it provides advisers through every career stage, and we look forward to continuing to strengthen the advice profession for the next decade and beyond,” he said.
