Australian Performance Financial Planning's AFSL cancelled



Australian Performance Financial Planning, which had its Australian financial services licence suspended in April, has now had its licence cancelled by Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
The boutique licensee provided financial advice for clients with self-managed super funds or similar investments, along with income protection and life insurance policies, but had its licence suspended when it was placed into administration, ASIC stated.
The cancellation was effective from 2 October.
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