The Australian Securities and Investments Commission released results from the 34th Financial Advisers Exam cycle, held in August 2026. Of the 220 candidates, 149, or 67.73%, passed. Among 173 first time candidates, 125, or 72.3%, passed. Candidates receive a pass or fail result, while unsuccessful candidates receive general feedback on areas of underperformance. Across all exam cycles, 21,262 of 22,921 individual candidates, or 92.76%, have passed. The next exam is scheduled for Nov. 5, 2026, with bookings open from Sept. 24 to Oct. 16.
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission reports 67.73% pass rate for August financial adviser exam
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission reported that 149 of 220 candidates, or 67.73%, passed the August 2026 Financial Advisers Exam. The pass rate among first time candidates was 72.3%, and the next exam will be held on Nov. 5, 2026.