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Responsible investment for financial advisers

27 & 28 May 2026  • Melbourne
Complimentary tickets & CPD points available

Client expectations have changed. Has your advice?

88% of Australians expect their super or other investments to be managed responsibly and ethically. Among younger investors globally, it’s almost universal: 99% of Gen Z and 97% of Millennials show interest in sustainable investing.

The RIAA Conference Australia 2026 gives financial advisers a clear, practical pathway to meet these expectations - delivering high-quality responsible investment advice with confidence.

Why advisers attend

“My fourth conference in a row, and keeps on getting better and better. The focus back on advisers has been great, and attendance in breakout sessions was very good.”

“I highly recommend the RIAA conference for financial planners… it has been so insightful and helpful in my journey in learning all the different terms and the ways we can best help our clients.”

“Practical insights on how to support advisers in educating on ethical/responsible investment products.”

In 2025, conference attendees included individual financial advisers and firms: JBWere, Perpetual Wealth Management, Koda Capital, Pitcher Partners, JANA, Mutual Trust and Kearney Group.

Built for advisers who want to strengthen client value, deepen capability and stay ahead of evolving market and regulatory demands.
  • Deliver high-quality responsible investment advice with clear, compliant guidance
  • Differentiate value proposition in an increasingly competitive advice market
  • Earn CPD points while building real-world advice capability
  • Build stronger professional networks with peers facing the same advice and compliance challenges

Day 1 financial adviser stream

Beyond divestment: Stewardship, engagement and the power of active ownership

Practical insights into how advisers can excercise active ownership and the realities of stewardship operating across the investment ecosystem.

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Workshop: Human rights and modern day slavery - What advisers need to know

An interactive workshop on how advisers can understand, assess and discuss human rights risks in portfolios.

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Impact through an advice lens: Aligning client values with portfolio outcomes

Explore how advisers can meaningfully integrate impact considerations into advice and connect client values with achievable outcomes without compromising on performance.

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A responsible investment deep dive for financial advisers

A deep dive into RIAA’s Responsible Investment Spectrum, Certification and Sustainable Investment Advice Course and how these frameworks support high-quality, compliant advice.

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Get your free ticket

RIAA financial adviser members receive complimentary conference access, either in person or online.

Not a member yet? Get in touch to discuss your attendance.

Complimentary financial adviser tickets available