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ASIC has permanently banned a financial adviser after he allegedly concealed information from clients and misused client funds, among other breaches....

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Disgraced adviser Joshua Fuoco described himself as the “biggest monkey” at AFSL Group and provided financial advice via WhatsApp, all while being banned for 10 years, co...

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The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has released the FY26 revised levy estimate, but the FAAA is concerned costs will be pushed into the following year....

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Former Iress chief executive, Andrew Walsh, has been promoted to chair of a boutique Sydney advisory firm, having stepped down from the same position at Mason Stevens....

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Results are out for the latest sitting of the ASIC financial advice exam, with the pass rate falling for the second consecutive sitting....

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The finalists for the 2025 Australian Wealth Management Awards have been revealed, shining a spotlight on the top performers and rising stars across the nation’s wealth s...

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Adviser losses for the end of June have come in 143 per cent higher than the same period last year, and bring the total June loss to over 350. ...

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ASIC’s enforcement action is having an active start to the new financial year, banning a former Queensland financial adviser for 10 years in relation to fees for no servi...

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ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....

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Australian licensees are expected to make greater use of custom model portfolios for their clients, according to State Street Investment Management, following in the foot...

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Adviser Ratings has argued that it’s time for more advisers to utilise digital engagement tools available to them as a disconnect grows between consumers seeking advice f...

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Former wealth firm director Joshua Fuoco has been convicted of contempt of court, sentenced and permanently banned from being involved in financial services after breachi...

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So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...

5 months ago

Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...

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Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...

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The FSCP has issued a written direction to an adviser who charged clients “extraordinary fees” for inappropriate and conflicted advice, as well as encouraged them to swit...

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ASIC has cancelled the AFSL of an advice firm associated with Shield and First Guardian collapses, and permanently banned its responsible manager. ...

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ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....

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