Compliance and risk consultancy Assured Support has pinpointed five common compliance mistakes made by financial advice firms, borne from small oversights that can quickly transpire.

National advisory firm Fitzpatricks Financial Group has appointed Andrew Fairweather as its new group chief executive, replacing Jodie Blackledge who steps back after four years in the role.

ASIC has applied for Keystone to be liquidated rather than wound up, as the Federal Court requests a report detailing the potential returns for any victims who have suffered losses.

Acadian Asset Management has launched two new credit strategies focusing on global high yield and US investment grade, in response to growing investor demand.

Insignia Financial has appointed a former ASIC commissioner and superannuation chief executive as chair of its Trustees business.

Amid concerns that smaller AFSLs may be flying under the enforcement radar, the corporate regulator has clarified how self-licensed advice firms are monitored and whether they are a growing concern.

Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey has provided further details on the makeup of the firm’s advisers following churn after the Diverger deal.

Demand for ESG ETFs has declined, with Global X reporting that the popularity of ESG funds is at the lowest level since 2014.

Sydney wealth management firm Sherlock Wealth has promoted its head of advice to the role of chief executive.

Contested Ground, a new podcast investigating how malicious actors are targeting Australian businesses, the economy and society, has been launched by award winning media and market intelligence business Momentum Media.