As the first quarter of 2024 comes to a close, Money Management looks back on the corporate regulator’s bans and AFSL cancellations in the financial advice sector.

The FSC CEO will join a long line-up of renowned speakers at the inaugural summit. 

Liberal senator Slade Brockman has said the government needs to have a “cold hard look” at the level of regulation in the financial advice space and the costs of running a business.

ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence of a Sydney advice firm, with the business having lost more than 30 advisers since the start of 2024.

The research house has joined this year’s awards as a research partner and will bring its experience to the awards by selecting the group award finalists.

Financial Services Council chief executive, Blake Briggs, is urging Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, to take advantage of the QAR opportunity to reduce regulatory duplication and ensure advice is affordable.

Global research consultancy CoreData has appointed Angus Dennis from Australian Ethical Investment as it expands its research into responsible and ethical investment.